by Elaine McAllister | Apr 3, 2019 | Faith, Family, Life, Writing
I just participated in Writers Chat, an awesome group of Christian writers who encourage, support, challenge, and inspire each other weekly, online. Today we focused on our writing stories; when we realized we were meant to write, how God is leading us, what genres we...
by Elaine McAllister | Jan 19, 2019 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Prayer, Truth
Wilderness Wanderers Over and over again it was repeated. Different circumstances. Different outcomes. But the pattern was evident as the Israelites and Moses wandered in the wilderness together. And, it still is today. The Israelites had been held captive for far too...
by Elaine McAllister | Sep 12, 2018 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness
“I’m so sorry,” I said, stoically, “but as much as I WANT to accept the position, I’m going to have to turn it down.” There was hesitation on the other end of the line. Perhaps even disappointment, matching mine. The chairman had expressed the overwhelming support of...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 22, 2018 | Faith, Family, Grandparenting
Back-to-School It’s the back-to-school season! Noisy feet shuffle through hallways. Children, tweens, teens, and adults scurry between classrooms. Backpacks hang on hooks and in overflowing lockers. Routines are the norm again in many households. New...
by Elaine McAllister | Apr 18, 2018 | Elder Care, Faith, Family, Life
It’s a sad day for America; an especially sad day for the Bush family of South Texas. The family matriarch, Barbara Bush, died earlier today at her home in Houston at the age of 92. The reports say Mrs. Bush was alert and handling her own affairs – answering emails...
by Elaine McAllister | Apr 17, 2018 | Faith
“I am part of the fellowship committed to doing ‘whatever it takes.’ I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I’ve stepped over the line. I am out of the comfort zone. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. “I...
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