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Today’s word is “encourage,” a nice word and a nice thing to do. To encourage someone is to cheer them on, to be supportive. I love to encourage and to be encouraged. As a fairly new member of the writing group, Hope*Writers, I feel both. When asked, members are happy to share what they knowContinue reading “Day 7 – Encourage – 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes”

I am thankful that the peace of God transcends all understanding. Without God’s peace, life in this world, filled with turmoil and sickness, would be a lot more difficult to navigate. For me, peace, in this sense, is that somewhat calm feeling, even in the midst of great stress and worry. Without that peace, IContinue reading “31 DAYS – Day 3 – Peace”

I am content sitting in my office full of books of all kinds, some that I have read and many that I have not. The smell of homemade chicken soup simmering on the stove in the kitchen adds to my contentment. It’s been a relaxing day. I spent time reading with my legs dangling inContinue reading “31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes – Day 2 – Content”