Jory Fisher with Twin Daughters Jana (L) and Brett (R) Circa 1993 March 9, 2013 Dear Mom, I originally just wanted to write you a private note. But then I decided I wanted the whole world to know. As many people as possible. All of the good that you have done for me and the joy and beauty you have …
Guest Posts
Guest Post by Brett Beeson – Healing Gracefully: Ten Years Later
As we approach the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, tensions flare higher, emotions grow thick. The importance of that date has been carved into the psyche of every American; it is the defining event of a generation, a tragedy that both shook a nation and stitched it closer. Our solidarity made us …
Guest Post by Michelle May – Chocolate Lover?
Did you look forward to receiving chocolate on Valentine’s Day? Great! Now ignore all the “helpful” advice you’ve heard like: It’s ok to indulge yourself once in a while. Exercise more so you can have a treat. Treat yourself every now and then. Don't beat yourself up when you cheat; just …
Guest Post by Allison Johnson – Loving Someone with Bipolar Mood Disorder
The morning of August 16, 2005 expectations for my future and the future of my family met with the harshest of realities. My husband had disappeared and I didn’t know if he was ever coming back. The clues he left me that morning suggested that suicide was imminent, causing me to race against time, …
Guest Post by Dawn Rutledge – Living an Empowered Life
"God's way is not a matter of mere talk: it's an empowered life". 1 Corinthians 4:20 (Message) I believe that each and every one of us wants to feel truly empowered in what we do and the way we live. The problem with being human is that we view our empowerment very differently than God intended. …
Guest Post by Diane Markins – Longing and Unanswered Prayer
“Keep praying, but be thankful that God’s answers are wiser than your prayers.” William Culbertson Longing is a part of the human experience. Even for the wealthiest people on earth, there are times when they long for improved relationships, youth… someone to share love with. The rest of us …
Guest Post by Michele Howe: Boundaries
House & Home: Setting Boundaries that Make Everyone Feel Safe “When we are in deep trouble we long to see some rescuer appear… Suddenly, decisively, kindness appears. And it is not the kindness of soft words or a gentle smile but a strong act of intervention, a mighty deliverance.” Mel …
