Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Control”
“In these uncertain times…” This phrase has become part of our daily vocabulary this year, along with “social distancing,” “the new normal,” and “unprecedented times.” Referring to these times of upheaval that include a pandemic, rampant riots, uncontrollable wildfires, and political power struggles as “uncertain” seems to make sense. After all, many of us who felt certain about simple things …
My older brother held out his cupped hands. “Hey, look at this.” He’d bypassed another of my brothers in our backyard garden to bring the surprise to me, so my curiosity was piqued. Was he going to give me something special? As we stood between sunflowers and cucumbers on the hot day, my brother suddenly opened his hands, thrusting one …
The idea of the baby shower hadn’t bothered me weeks beforehand. I even thought it could be fun. But the day of the event, the idea of getting myself all ready and summoning the energy needed to socialize with a group of people grew more and more daunting. Home seemed more and more comforting, restful…safe. This experience is a common …
The green-eyed monster struck again. Someone I had known from years ago made it. She got the break I’ve been waiting and working for, and she got the success of my dreams. I wanted to just be happy for this person. After all, I consider her a friend. But every time I saw the reminders of her success, I admit …
Life is full of curveballs. You may be coasting along through a smooth part of your life when suddenly, in the space of one to two seconds, a curveball is thrown right at you. Whether it’s a news story that brings dismay or a conflict-ridden problem in your personal life, you can try to dodge the curveball. But, if you’re …
It’s the time of year when most of us look to the future, planning and hoping for the New Year of 2019. But if you’re at all prone to worry or other forms of fear, looking ahead to the future can be downright frightening. I think that’s part of the reason why God tells us not to focus so far …
Jerusha: I’m delighted to welcome Christian author, Heidi Chiavaroli, to the FW Blog today! Heidi is offering a free print copy of Freedom’s Ring (her time-slip novel that just brought home a Carol Award) to one of you! To enter the giveaway, simply read her inspiring post and leave a comment below. By Heidi Chiavaroli Christmas was a near magical …
Jerusha: I’m so thrilled to introduce you to a friend of mine, Jeanne Takenaka! Jeanne is such a sweet lady that I’ve rubbed shoulders with at a few writers conferences, and I always feel encouraged after I speak with her. She’s passing on that encouragement to you today in this post I so needed to read. I hope it helps …
Jerusha: I’m pleased to introduce you to Petra Creasy, my online friend and fellow writer. Let’s give Petra a big FW community welcome! By Petra Creasy I have been hurt—a lot. I’m not saying that to get sympathy, it’s just a matter of fact. I was in a marriage where my fears were mocked. My hurts were evidence that I …
