by Elaine McAllister | Jun 20, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness, Writing
At a recent writing workshop, an ‘exercise’ was given to ’emulate’ a poetry ‘form’ (I chose the often-emulated “I Am From” by Mary Pipher) …. I am from Arden and Nadine. From Carl and Bertha. From Marvin and Madge...
by Elaine McAllister | Jun 6, 2017 | Faith
When reading the Bible do you ever visualize the story in your mind’s eye, wishing you could have been there? A friend once shared devotions at a staff meeting, retelling an all-too-familiar Bible story with such passion that every listener was enthralled. We were...
by Elaine McAllister | May 21, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life
I’ll never forget that time! Though decades have passed, the memory remains palpable! It was the late 1970s. Jim and I had been married a few years, and though we had agreed to wait at least five years to start a family, I found myself yearning for motherhood....
by Elaine McAllister | May 3, 2017 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Thankfulness
I posted a few things I’m thankful for the other day — I’ll continue that list, today… I’m thankful for seasons. For change. For the freshness of Spring after a harsh Winter. For the promise of Winter after a harsh Summer. For the seasons...
by Elaine McAllister | Apr 30, 2017 | Faith, Life, Thankfulness
I’m practicing thankfulness! How about you? It’s a challenge that is gaining popularity, and it is definitely a practice that has value. Join me on this journey… I’m grateful for my body! Thankful that I’m taking better care of it...
by Elaine McAllister | Feb 25, 2017 | Faith, Life, Prayer, Truth
“When do I arrive?” It was a question I struggled with. I was a young wife and mother – well, not real young – but just not feeling like I was where I wanted to be in my Christian walk. Nothing was wrong with it, I just wanted more. I wondered,...
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