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Do You Belong in the Contest I’m Judging?
I was looking for a place to belong. And I hoped it just might be at The Company. When they announced the theme of their Summer 2022 writing contest, I couldn't wait to submit. The theme? "Mirror Image" My current WIP? A flash fiction about twins that would later...
Introvert/Extrovert Guide to Big, Loud Crowds
I attended the first ever Ohio Writers Association Conference last Saturday! And it got me thinking about big events. People make so many assumptions about introversion and extroversion in connection to big, loud crowds. So let me clear some things up. What...
How to Third-Wheel like a Pro
So, your friends are dating. And from some bizarre series of circumstances, it’s usually just the three of you hanging out. You…and them, the poor unsuspecting couple. Here’s my impossible to fail three-step process for third-wheeling like a pro: 1. Laugh...
What Missionaries Taught Me about Friendship
Last night I read an update from the mission fields of Papua New Guinea. Some heated words passed between President Biden and Papuan leaders last week, so Papua New Guinea is a good country to pray for right now. As I read the update from my cousins who run a...
Do You Belong to Hope?
We don’t just belong to our community, we belong to the kingdom of light. The kingdom of light calls us to hope. Specifically, Paul is the one spreading the call. “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which...
Stop Lone Wolfing Your Life
You need people in your life. Don't believe me? I had some biblical realizations over breakfast this morning. Let's look at the facts. After God created the world and everything in it, He says it is not good for man to dwell alone. (Genesis 2:18) That's the first...
What Survivor’s Guilt Did to My Friendships
One year ago, a EF3/165 mph tornado hit my neighborhood. This week (Easter Sunday) marks exactly 365 days since that tornado. The American Red Cross commemorated the anniversary with this post. This article shares pictures–almost all of these are from my...