by Elaine McAllister | Apr 7, 2018 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness
Who would’ve thought? It’s Kansas, so waking up to a fresh blanket of snow on April 7th isn’t out of the question, though it IS unexpected. And, it changed a few plans, but – even so – I’m thankful! The flip flops go back in the...
by Elaine McAllister | Mar 7, 2018 | Faith, Travel, Writing
Having just returned from the Florida Christian Writers Conference I decided to share my top tips for writers who attend such conferences. I shared Part One, a few days ago. Check it out if you haven’t already done so, then read the rest of my top tips! And,...
by Elaine McAllister | Jan 12, 2018 | Faith, Life, Thankfulness
It was 3 a.m. and I was wide awake, sensing the need for prayer! There were no howling coyotes or barking dogs. There was no thunderstorm, but I was awakened from a sound sleep and a telephone number was as clear to me as if it were written in large, glow-in-the-dark...
by Elaine McAllister | Nov 29, 2017 | Faith, Life
It’s real. This struggle. The churning in my gut. The thoughts racing haphazardly through my mind. Those fears. Those what-ifs. Those prayers for which I have no words. I’m thankful God knows my groanings, and I’m thankful for His promises of peace,...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 31, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness
“I’m so sorry,” I said, stoically, “but as much as I WANT to accept your offer, I’m going to have to turn it down.” There was hesitation on the other end of the line. Perhaps even disappointment. The elder board chairman had expressed their overwhelming support when...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 18, 2017 | Faith, Life, Thankfulness, Writing
In this country, where excess is commonplace, and millions of people seek after that which is bigger and better, isn’t it ironic that SO MUCH can often be accomplished by SO LITTLE. Warning: Random thoughts ahead! Our alphabet has only twenty-six letters! No...
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