Author Archives: jenbellriley
Fear Not by Karen Thomas
The surgeon’s words were “You need surgery. The cervical part of your neck is collapsing.” For over 14 years, I had tried physical therapy, injections in my neck and multiple medications. I knew he was right, but I have always … Continue reading
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The List & The Single Girl by Jennifer Riley
I’ll never forget the talk that Neil Clark Warren gave my single’s class one Sunday. He challenged us to make a list of the characteristics we desired in a spouse. During this exercise we were allowed to list everything we … Continue reading
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NO MORE DANDELIONS, PLEASE by Gloria Toti
How dare them. I never planted a single ‘weed seed’ in my yard; not to mention that I’ve never deliberately watered one either. Those wandering exiles are just growing without invitation. They are invaders. What do the soil in my … Continue reading
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Thanking God for A Good Status Update! by Jennifer Riley
You never know what surprises a week will bring. I found myself unexpectedly writing another post for Prize31 and speaking at the Simply You series this coming Sunday. What to write? What to say? I did what modern day procrastinators … Continue reading
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