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Published in The Writer’s Garden

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An Author’s Review of Dabble

This web-based manuscript organizer has many benefits — Disclaimer: I am not an affiliate of Dabble. This is simply an honest review from an author who has found it helpful and valuable as I work on my current project. After getting about 100 pages into my first novel’s manuscript, it became clear that Google Docs wasn’t going to…

Writing

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An Author’s Review of Dabble
An Author’s Review of Dabble

Published in Koinonia

·Jul 21

Use These Four-Letter Words For a Joyful Life

These words never get bleeped — In a world of negativity and unkind words, it’s easy to veer off a positive path. I recently got to thinking of all the beautiful four-letter words we could choose from to cultivate a joyful life. Enjoy. Move When I move, I feel happier. Whether I walk, hike, or swim (all…

Joy

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Use These Four-Letter Words For a Joyful Life
Use These Four-Letter Words For a Joyful Life

Published in The Writer’s Garden

·Jul 20

Successful Writers Wear Hats

Advice from Robert Benson on setting boundaries with ourselves — I recently attended a writers’ conference where I received a book recommendation from one of the faculty members. As shared with her about my self-doubt and writing obstacles, her encouragement soothed me. Assuring me that my feelings were normal, she recommended Robert Benson’s Dancing on the Head of a Pen…

Writer

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Successful Writers Wear Hats
Successful Writers Wear Hats

Published in Loose Ends

·May 25

I’m a Christian and Am Sick and Tired of Thoughts and Prayers

Gun violence cannot be prayed away — Lord have mercy. Another horrible headline today from Texas — an elementary school shooting. At the time of this writing, 20 people have died in Uvalde, Texas after an 18-year old shooter opened fire. Eighteen of them are children. High-profile school shootings like today’s, along with Columbine, Sandy Hook, and…

Guns

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I’m a Christian and Am Sick and Tired of Thoughts and Prayers
I’m a Christian and Am Sick and Tired of Thoughts and Prayers

Published in Koinonia

·Apr 9

There’s a Knocking at the Door

Will you answer it? — The Sunday school room in my childhood church had a picture of Jesus knocking at a door. It hung straight ahead as you walked in. I loved it — a familiar sight in a familiar place. The picture also fascinated me. There was a luminescence about Him, a holy glow…

Christianity

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There’s a Knocking at the Door
There’s a Knocking at the Door

Published in The Writer’s Garden

·Mar 15

How to Get 50% Off Your Masterclass Membership

If you are a current subscriber, there’s a secret deal — Last year when my in-person writers’ conference was cancelled, I signed up for Masterclass. As a writer, learning more about craft is important. I figured I’d learn from home if I couldn’t travel to do it. …

Writer

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How to Get 50% Off Your Masterclass Membership
How to Get 50% Off Your Masterclass Membership

Published in The Writer’s Garden

·Mar 7

Spring Update from the Writing Desk

Hooray for spring! — Good gracious! It’s been a long winter. Spring slips in and out, teasing us with her balmy weather and earthy scent. Winter grapples with her, wanting to throw a few good freezing jabs our way before he finally relents and lets her take center stage. Just wanted to check in…

Spring

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Spring Update from the Writing Desk
Spring Update from the Writing Desk

Published in Koinonia

·Mar 6

The Hope and Healing Power of Springtime

Renewal and beauty abound — Springtime and winter have been wrestling lately in my corner of the world. One day, I’m layering on a sweater and scarf over my clothes and scraping ice from the windshield. The next, I’m stepping out of the house without a coat. Morning birdsong sounds louder and more urgent. …

Christianity

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The Hope and Healing Power of Springtime
The Hope and Healing Power of Springtime

Published in Loose Ends

·Dec 31, 2021

New Year’s Eve

A poem —

New Year

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New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

New Year’s Eve

A poem

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Published in Loose Ends

·Dec 31, 2021

It’s Been a Year: Lessons from 2021

There’s always more to learn — As 2020 came to a close on this day last year, I exhaled a prayer of thanks. After all, it was an awful year. As ever, December is a month of anticipation, reflection, and hope for me. Looking back to look forward if you will. As 2021 began, I didn’t…

New Year

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It’s Been a Year: Lessons from 2021
It’s Been a Year: Lessons from 2021
Tracy Gerhardt-Cooper

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Believer, Writer, Dreamer. Soli Deo gloria.

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