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Penpoints of Light - Stories that Shine on an Awesome God
Weaving True Stories With A Novel Twist
Stolen Identity
Control robs us of our self-hood, our autonomy, our identity.
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that, bit by bit, we’re being programmed to think, relate, and respond by someone else’s agenda.
Of Time and Tulips
My writing process has given me the “long view” of my life. So what if it’s taken time?
Hope Deferred
JerryAnn isn’t going fast today,but she is going.
Hope
Truth would remain despite her unbelief.
Testing God’s Way
God’s way must work for every culture, in every situation.
Making Do
When we express ourselves through our own creations, we are coming out of silence.
More Than Survival
Action laced with love are better than pats on the back for endurance.
A Safe Place
Being a safe place means allowing feelings and hurt to be fully expressed and regarded as valid.
Caught in a Cycle
Abuse is a cycle that often takes a long time to recognize.
A Survivor’s Dream
I'm pleased to introduce my daughter, Misty Dawn, as my guest for the next few weeks. Her blog, Shakam Boqer (Hebrew for “early in the morning”), is an eclectic gathering of her own deep thoughts centered on finding hope of bright joy after a night of distress. ...
Of Tadpoles, Creeks, and Choosing Love…
There were no rules along the creek bank.
Untangling Forgiveness
Most of her early pew-sitting and hymn-singing was nothing but an inner struggle from a lifetime of double-speak.
Treasures of Darkness
Is there anything darker than the mind of one abused in childhood?
Upgraded Passion
This is the story of one writer's journey. It’s also a story of one awesome God. Both are mine. God and I birthed this blog seven years ago. The blog grew. It faltered with neglect. I tended it and it blossomed. Fortunately, it never died. Writing a...
God’s Choice
“Where was God?” A friend shuddered after I shared a few specifics of the story I’m currently writing. As we prepared for a picnic, I spread mayonnaise on two slices of bread then blurted a glib answer. "God can bring good out of evil and He has a purpose for...