~I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut.--Revelation 3:8~

This Month's Thoughts for:

Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.

Psalm 43:3 NIV

Body-Now that all of the holiday celebrations are nearly over, it's time to look at taking care of ourselves. If you haven't already been, you need to find the right balance in life so that you can have time for exercise and to strengthen yourself.

Mind-Whether you're a student or a graduate, it's never too late to learn something new. Keep your eyes and ears open so that you may find guidance through God's word.

Spirit-Take time each day to pray and talk to God. He hears you.


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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Greetings!

Hello, I haven't forgotten about you all. I've just been taking some time off to recover from a few medical issues. I wanted to check in, however, to let you know that I am working diligently to put together the book, Reaching Higher Ground! I've collected a number of stories from women around the country and am finally ready to start putting everything together. I'm hoping to be finished with it by the end of the summer.

Additionally, I've made some changes to the blog! Updates were long overdue!

As always, if you have suggestions for interviews or other content you would like to see here, please e-mail me! I'd love to hear from you!

Until next time...
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Reaching Higher Ground-Call for Submissions

If you are a woman and you have a story to tell, please send your submissions to me for the book, Reaching Higher Ground: Women's Stories of Struggle and Triumph. The book will include vignettes of women who have had a variety of experiences and found ways to overcome adversity. I'll also be including facts, resources and valuable information on how to deal with each type of circumstance. I'm looking for stories of about 2500 words or less detailing your experiences in the areas of:

Dating/Relationships
Marriage/Family
Career
Spirituality
Women's Health
Education
Divorce
Abuse

The deadline for submissions is May 30, 2008. There are no royalties available, however, participants will receive a free copy of the book when it is completed. You may submit anonymously or you can include a brief bio with your submission. Please e-mail them to me at lonestoryteller@yahoo.com.

I appreciate your participation!
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Good for You!
Tips on healthy living, healthy loving and healthy habits!

Healthy Relationships: Where do you fit in?

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12 New International Version

In relationships, we are all put to the test in one way or another. Whether we are being taught a lesson in trusting others or in learning to love selflessly, we must always be on the lookout for signs that the enemy is lurking nearby. Sometimes what we think might be one of God's tests for us is actually our own ego struggling to overpower His influence in our lives.

If you are fighting constantly over the same issues with your significant other, take a step back and ask yourself, "What would God want me to do here?" It could be that He wants you to take enough pride in yourself to stand up for your right to be respected in the relationship. Maybe you need to step up and express your dissatisfaction with the way you are being treated in order to make your loved one understand what you need. Or maybe you are with someone who is treating you unfairly and God wants you to guard your heart.

If your usual tendency is to run away from a relationship when you aren't 100% satisfied with the other person's behavior, this could be an indicator that you aren't being realistic in your expectations. No one is perfect and learning to love one another's flaws as well as one's gifts is part of a healthy relationship.

A great resource for you to check out if you are having difficulty sustaining relationships is "Safe People" by Townsend and Cloud. I am currently going through a Bible Study with some ladies and we are using this book as our guide. There is alot of great information about boundaries and how to identify traits in others who may be unsafe for us. If you get a chance, check this one out.

Stories from our readers!

If you have a story to tell, send it to us here!