Livie: a Tribute to my Granddaughter
Not long ago we celebrated Olivia Jane's life. White balloons were released. Before I released mine, I kissed it. Livie Although you were so little, you taught us many things, like living in the present so…
He’s Close to the Broken-Hearted
No one likes pain. But it is a necessary part of life. And loss is one of the most excruciating pains. But we can have this confidence which helps us when we experience pain. When our hearts are…
How I Became a Published Author
I am a published author. I couldn't always say that. Although I had published 25 articles with Christianity Today and Today’s Christian Women, and I had 42 published Bible studies as well, I couldn’t say the words: “I…
Listen To Your Heart
I remember when I was a people pleaser. Okay, I am still a people pleaser to a degree, but I remember when I was worse. Much, much worse. When you come from a dysfunctional family you adopt ways…
I’m Gonna Pray, Olivia
I know the doctors are not giving you much of a chance, but I’m gonna pray. They hold test results in their hands, my hands are empty. God tells me to cast all my cares on Him. And…
The Scream by Edvard Munch, 1893
3 Reasons you Should NOT Join a Launch Team
The feeling is called dread. Guess What? You know, first there’s a post, “I’m so excited, I just received my book through the mail!” And there she is, Wilma Writer. With a smile that’s bigger than her face,…
He Cried with Me
My heart was heavy. How would we make it without our brother? Martha stood before me, “The Master is calling for you.” The weight around my heart released its grip. I knew he’d come. I ran towards Him. I…
I’m Sorry God (FmF)
(Five minute Friday. Linking with Lisa Jo Baker. Prompt: Worship) God, it’s me, your daughter. And I have a confession to make. I’ve been sharing my worship with another. Well, actually more than one. Yes, I’ve come and sat…
“Stay on the Phone.”
I’ve spent a lot of my life in the in-between. I should have a Master’s degree in waiting. My sister disappeared in 1982. We are still waiting for some answers. And though I’ve read books on the subject…
Where I Belong (FmF)
Time for Five minute Friday, linking with Lisa Jo Baker. Write for five minutes. Post without editing. Prompt: Belong We spend our lives looking for it. Starting from the time we’re little ones. Going to school, sizing up…
The Day I Knew I was a Writer
This post is my entry in the "Writing Contest: You Are A Writer" held by Positive Writer. We were so excited. Mom called upstairs to us,“Thea Tula is here!” We loved going to our aunt’s house. I’d run to…
I Wish They Were Wrong
They had to be wrong. People were always telling me how unsafe it was in Chicago. Here I was, my early 20’s, standing on an El platform. Everything was fine. I was going home by myself. I was…
39 cents
It wasn't about the lettuce. It started out like any other day. I worked in a small National Tea Grocery store. It was Friday and the store was pretty full. The time would go pretty fast and I…
God’s Melody (Five minute Friday)
Time for Five minute Friday, linking with Lisa Jo Baker. Write for five minutes. Post without editing. Word: rhythm I watch her breathing. In and out. Her little chest going up and down. And I know who started this…
Do you Have a Story of Domestic Violence?
It was September 1982 when my sister, Peggy Gollias Dianovsky disappeared never to be seen again. She was the victim of domestic violence. I am giving my sister a voice by writing a book about domestic violence.…
Imagine That (FmF)
Imagine what it will be like when we open our eyes and see clearly for the very first time. When all around are those we love who went before us. There at the table people are laughing…
When you Can’t see Another View
(I'm hooking up with Lisa Jo Baker for Five minute Friday. The word: view) My shifter was broken. It wasn’t that I wouldn’t look at things a different way. I couldn’t. The freedom I felt when I left that…
I Sang my Song for Nothing (Five minute Friday)
(I'm linking up with Lisa-Jo Baker today to take part in her "5 Minute Fridays," The word is song). What was I thinking? I didn’t sing like some of the others. I liked singing, but I wasn’t…
Why I used to Sneak into my Mother’s Dresser.
She knew I did it. I just couldn’t help myself. Her Treasure her heart quickened as did her steps with little time left she scurried to the bedroom, with a slide of the gold button the jewelry box opened…
How one girl found God without even looking.
Why you should read this little book
The world is full of hurting people. I am one of them. When you have losses in your life, you feel alone. Like no one cares. When you have one loss after another, it's even harder to feel…
7 Quotes to Help you Navigate Life
I love quotes. When Bryan Hutchinson encouraged fellow writers to blog about 7 quotes we have found helpful in our lives. Well, I took the challenge. My problem was knowing which ones to choose. As I said, I love quotes.…