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How Prayer Can Be Like Playing Jazz

Though I’ve played trombone, tuba and baritone in public, I don’t consider myself a musician. I am, however,…

6 Ways to Prayer Journal

Some people think only writers or “deep thinkers” keep a journal. But you don’t have to be either…

7 Reasons to Write in Your Bible

About 15 years ago, I thought I was totally spent as a writer. I’d been through a three-year…

The Quilt of Life

“I’m so sorry, Grandma,” the young man said. “My dog climbed on my bed, and chewed the quilt…

Singing from the Soul

Music was in my family’s blood: I was a piano player and Mom was a violinist. But no…

Positive Thinker: Carrie Ann Inaba, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Judge, TV Host

The best advice you’ve ever gotten I’ve been fortunate to have known and met wise and wonderful people…

Positive Summer Reading: ‘Gift from the Sea’

I was in my early 20s when I first read Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift from the Sea, and…

Positive Reading List: ‘The Art of the Wasted Day’

Twenty pages into The Art of the Wasted Day, Patricia Hampl makes a “reprimand to self.” She scolds,…

Positive Lessons from Late Winter Buds

When I first planted a small group of dwarf fruit trees in my side yard, I learned all…

Keeping Mice in Their Place…Outdoors

I opened the door to my boyfriend’s 1948 International grain truck without a moment’s hesitation. “Okay!” he called.…

Karen Kingsbury’s God-Given Talent

The following story first appeared on Bookish.com, and is used here with permission. Karen Kingsbury's recent bestselling novel,…

Inspired to Create a Grand New Flag

I’ve always been interested in the flag. I pledged allegiance to it as a schoolboy. I fought for…

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