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Is Following Jesus Easy?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Following Jesus — while it is truly the only way to find peace and contentment on this contentious planet of ours — is not easy, and while many Christians try to convince themselves that they’re on the narrow road of … Continue reading →

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Facebook Fear, Fueled by Christians

Posted on September 15, 2014 by This Woman Writes

This last week on Facebook was one of general fear, anxiety, panic and despair, not so much because everyone was in and out of relationships, or because Lucky Slots wasn’t doing well, but because too many Christians are preparing for the … Continue reading →

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Midday Tea: The Story of This Painting

Posted on September 9, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Midday Tea, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: The answer to the question, “How are you?” used to be, “Fine.” In the modern world, however, the answer has morphed to, “Oh, I’m … Continue reading →

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Why Are Christians Panicking?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Like various government, corporate, and financial agencies, I scroll through Facebook to get an idea of how the populace is thinking, and the other day someone posted a video clip of Air Force Lt. General McInerney — somber, serious, and very … Continue reading →

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Christians: Here Are Three Sentences That Really Help People

Posted on September 3, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Words are powerful, but not in the way prosperity preachers or New Age advocates claim. While words themselves do not convey any ability to create reality, simply because we utter them (e.g., “I CLAIM this blessing!”), they affect those around us because … Continue reading →

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Gathering Thoughts — The Story of This Painting

Posted on September 2, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Gathering Thoughts, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: The ocean is a place of peace and tranquility, interspersed with motion, movement, and the endless sound of the surf. The first response of … Continue reading →

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Mindless, Meaningless Phrases We Repeat

Posted on August 28, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Life in the world of men consists of partial statements, misinformation, disinformation, and 95 percent of the truth mixed in with 5 percent of the lie, and the winner of the game is the one who recognizes this and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Phonograph Days: The Story of This Painting

Posted on August 26, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Phonograph Days, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Music is an element of the human experience that transcends time and culture, and it is as important to the health of our souls … Continue reading →

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Our Obsession with Success

Posted on August 20, 2014 by This Woman Writes

If you want people to read an article you write, or watch a video you post, just make sure that the title has the word, “Success” in it. (I know. I just did that. Did it work?) Fortunately, I am … Continue reading →

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Into the Surf: The Story of This Painting

Posted on August 19, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of Into the Surf, the original oil painting by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Children are the world’s best imitators. Naturally observant (until we educate it out of them), they learn by watching, reflecting and doing, … Continue reading →

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