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Overcoming Anxiety
Sometimes in this life, things, people, and behaviors can seem like our friends, but really they are not like the habit of worry and...
Apr 21, 20233 min read
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Writing In The Present World Environment
Until recently, I hadn’t thought of the challenges of writing as a Christian in the present world environment. Of course, I am aware of...
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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An Emotionally Challenging Task
A dear friend, a woman who I have much respect for, has asked me to write her story. She is a wonderful friend, mother, and grandmother,...
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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An Unnecessary Death
Living on a farm as I do, I get to enjoy walking my dog, Gemma, in the glorious outdoors of God’s creation, and I am grateful. I can walk...
Mar 16, 20233 min read
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Protection In Times of Trouble
In New Zealand recently, there has been devastation through flooding. My heart goes out to those people who have lost loved ones,...
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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Encouraging Each Other
This morning as I caught up with some relatively new friends and fellow writers, I was again reminded how important it is for us to spend...
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Downsizing- A Short Story
Rosalie could envision lush lavender bushes and trees of white roses lining the stone pathway that led around the cozy home, the garden...
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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A Man To Marry
I was looking for a man when I first came to Nelson. The previous December, I’d graduated from dental school and was practicing for the...
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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Moving Through Shadows
At the end of last year, I lost a dear friend. A friend I had the privilege of journeying with as she battled cancer, seeking God for her...
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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Dealing with Storms in Life
Today someone gave me a challenge about what I believe. Looking at Romans 8:28 In all things, God works for the good of those who love...
Dec 22, 20222 min read
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Acceptance
Jesus has said that in this world, we will have trouble. But to take heart, He has overcome the world. As I lay in bed this week with...
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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Identity Issues
Although I had always thought I would have children, I was completely naïve about them as I’d had little contact with them. So after a...
Dec 4, 20224 min read
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Resting in God
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according...
Nov 25, 20223 min read
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HEALING
Over the years, I have been seeking God for healing. Healing for myself in my body and heart and healing for others. Have you, too,...
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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Consequences of the Tall Poppy Syndrome
Growing up in New Zealand, I repeatedly received criticism, words that diminished any achievement. I wasn’t allowed to fully celebrate...
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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Finding The Love Of God
When life throws you a curve ball, how do you respond? For many years, I would respond by living in a state of stress, which of course,...
Sep 23, 20222 min read
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Too Much Of A Good Thing
If I always had my own way—and it’s a good thing I don’t—it would always be sunny. There is nothing like the sunshine during a Nelson...
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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Why Inspirational Romance?
Why Inspirational Romance? Many years ago, when I was studying to be a dentist, I used to set time aside to read in between study...
Aug 11, 20222 min read
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Clouds and Silver Linings
My mother died at the end of 2019. She had lived a full life, and I had grieved the changes she underwent as she deteriorated mentally...
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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