It’s almost time for my second book to release, and I am excited to share it with you! Wisdom in the Weeds is a journey of self-discovery through unrealized pain and reconciliation, revealing perspective into hidden places of the human heart. Each essay exposes common traumas consistently avoided by giving our mind’s eye the ability…… Continue reading Wisdom in the Weeds: Releasing Soon!
You Might Remember In November of 2021, Broken Vessels was released into the world. On one hand it feels like yesterday, and on the other hand it feels like a lifetime ago. Since I had written the study in 2016, a lot of time did pass between the writing and the launching of the published work. It…… Continue reading Book Lovers Needed!
If you missed last week’s episode, you can check it out here. As I was reading The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, I unexpectedly saw myself in the main character of the novel. Elsa was a young girl who felt unloved by her family. Through a chain of events, she became pregnant and was disowned…… Continue reading Worth Your Time: Episode Two, Part Two
Do you want to elevate your writing, but you don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a strategy to add to your toolbox AND improve the quality of your writing? I used to teach my high school students this lesson, and it lifted the quality of the writing they produced. The job…… Continue reading Simple Strategies to Elevate your Writing
Today is World Kindness Day–a global awareness day celebrating compassion and kindness. Kindness is not just a trend; it is a way of life. For believers, it is also a fruit of the spirit. In a world of so much pain and loneliness, why wouldn’t we choose kindness? From a sincere belief that when we…… Continue reading World Kindness Day: An Interview with Beth Walker
Are you a creative struggling to carry an idea to fruition? Do you long for a group that can give you honest feedback, share strategies, and support your work? Would you like to have meaningful collaborations with others who are pursuing similar goals? Maybe you are running to the same people for feedback and encouragement,…… Continue reading Something New: A Local Collaborative Opportunity
Quarantine Chronicles 7.0 gives insight into lessons learned in this season. You’ll hear about a tiny perspective adjustment that can make a huge difference.
He waited by a healing pool. He had been lame for 38 years. Scripture tells us that when Jesus saw him and knew how long he had been ill, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” At first glance the question seems driven by sarcasm. Of course he would want healing, right? Maybe…… Continue reading A Valid Question
One of my favorite past times is listening to stories. I like the stories that send you in a laughing frenzy and those of heroic adventure, but I’m most drawn to those I’m entrusted with, who find a space at my table. The tenderness in their voice always draws me in a little closer as…… Continue reading The Lost Art of Telling Stories
A common thing I hear from others is how my honesty is refreshing. I’ve even been called, wait for it, normal! There really is a first time for everything. I could have dismissed the feedback- except it was a repeating theme. When one person gives you a compliment, it’s easy to write it off as…… Continue reading Honesty in a World of Illusion
Alyssa DeLosSantos 