Published in Unboxing Faith·PinnedMember-onlyI AM Without Fear“Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.” - Hafiz Fear is like a burning flame casting shadows in the deepest corners of our souls. Worry, an ever-present fog that is the veil between us and true peace. And like…Life2 min readLife2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMind WarpAs I walked through the stately doors of the abandoned institution, I couldn’t shake the dismal feeling that overwhelmed me. Tendrils of energy brushed my skin — a tingling sensation, a vibrating impression of events long past. Or maybe not long past…Time is a funny thing, a mystery… An occasional…Short Story4 min readShort Story4 min read
Published in Better Marketing·May 27, 2021Member-onlyWhy the Most Successful Real Estate Professionals Are Embracing Content MarketingContent marketing for real estate is a game-changer. — It’s 3 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon and you’ve been sitting in your 5-year-old BMW for a half hour. You’re waiting for your former classmate Meghan to meet you for coffee. As you’re about to leave, a shiny new Mercedes pulls into the spot next to yours. …Content Marketing13 min readContent Marketing13 min read
Published in The Writer’s Sanctuary Publication·Apr 25, 2020Member-onlyGone With a PromisePrudie stood at the foot of her bed, a hand-embroidered handkerchief spread open in front of her. She rubbed her fingers gently over the light pink flowers and smiled wanly. …Fiction6 min readFiction6 min read
Apr 9, 2020Member-onlyDear Media, You’re a Disgrace!Since when did you become fiction writers, taking liberties to alter facts in an effort to serve the story rather than serving the people like the reporters you’re supposed to be? Report (key word!) facts only, please! Leave the fiction to the novelists. People look to you for information, they…Covid-192 min readCovid-192 min read
Published in Unboxing Faith·Apr 9, 2020Member-onlyA Respectful Eulogy: Looking Back on 4 Reasons I’m Thankful I was Raised in an Evangelical Baptist ChurchI’m no longer a member of the church I grew up in. In fact, we no longer see eye to eye on many things. And naturally, when the topic comes up as to why I left, there is a heavy focus on the negative experiences and theological differences. …Faith4 min readFaith4 min read
Mar 29, 2020Member-onlyWorking from Home? 8 Tips from a Seasoned ProMany people are now finding themselves working from home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (and if you are one of them…thank you!), but transitioning to a work-from-home environment can present some challenges, and for some it can be a difficult adjustment. I’ve been working from home since 1997…WFH5 min readWFH5 min read
Mar 21, 2020Member-onlyI’m Happy to See You…From Six Feet AwayAs I sit here trying to hold firm the impenetrable force field I’ve created to keep panic at bay, I wonder how it is that something as innocuous as the grocery store could become one of my greatest enemies. At some point, I’m going to have to send my husband…Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Published in The Startup·Feb 20, 2020Member-onlyWhy I Write in Google Docs (vs Scrivener or Word)Deciding which word processing program to use when writing your book is a very personal decision, and with so many options it can be a difficult one. But after testing MS Word, Scrivener, Pages, and Google Docs extensively, I definitely have a favorite: Google Docs. The other programs are good…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published in Unboxing Faith·Jun 19, 2019Member-onlyThe Day the Pastor’s Wife Unfriended MeIt was a weekday evening, an unplanned visit to a quiet beach. I sat listening to the waves crash against the shore. The night sky, pierced with fiery stars, enveloped the world around me. The salty sea air filled my lungs and clung to my damp skin as the ocean…Religion5 min readReligion5 min read
