Hope for the Hurting

Fresh Start Bible Review

by DrMichelle | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog, Faith | 3 Comments

The new Fresh Start Bible by Gateway Publishing Bible is a great way to engage or re-engage with God’s Word. Gateway’s clear intent is to offer a biblically based reading program with direct answers to specific questions, and guidelines to applying the truths of scripture in a way that changes a reader’s life and understanding of himself or herself, the God who created them, and the world around them.

Ways to Create a More Peaceful Christmas

by DrMichelle | Dec 16, 2019 | Anxiety, Blog | 2 Comments

Don’t we all desire a more peaceful Christmas? Our peace begins to dwindle from November 1st until the decorations come down sometime in January. Then, continues as the credit card bills start coming in. At the same time our peace evaporates, stress and anxiety rise. What a shame when the reason for the holiday is the celebration of the Prince of Peace.

What if I told you that you really can let go of some of the anxiety and overwhelm of the holiday season with some simple ways to create a more peaceful Christmas? Just making these simple changes helped me celebrate from a peaceful place. You can too!

61 Best Gifts for Writers

by DrMichelle | Dec 11, 2019 | Blog, Encouragement | 27 Comments

As an author, and one who has many writer friends, I curated this list of my top recommendations for the best gifts for writers. These great gifts are unique, practical and useful. Good for Christmas and all throughout the year.

Trusting God in Hard Times -7 Lessons Learned

by DrMichelle | Dec 9, 2019 | Blog, Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Mental Health | 10 Comments

Whether experiencing relationship difficulties, financial hardship, legal problems, job loss, health problems, or financial stress, trusting God in hard times is the best option we have for victorious living. Read more for 7 lessons we’ve learned in hard times and how we have held on to hope.

60 Top Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens, Adults & In-Laws

by DrMichelle | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog, Encouragement | 6 Comments

I shop for stocking stuffers all year long, and I’m always excited to get new, fun ideas to surprise my family with. Your family will love this huge list of practical gifts that are both useful and unique. 60 top 2019 Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for teens, adults and in-laws.

3 Things I Learned from 12 Years of Spiritual Abuse and Manipulation

by DrMichelle | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Encouragement | 7 Comments

Nobody likes to think about spiritual abuse occurring especially within the church, but it does. Athena Dean Holtz shares her story of being duped by a con man. She had spent 12 years following a lie she believed was true. She lost everything that mattered to her through major deception and spiritual abuse. What the Lord showed her rocked her world and set her healing path on an expedited timetable.