Why I Became a Writer: The Power of Story
“I knew that’s what I wanted to do—write stories that made the world a better place.”
Jennifer Willcock February 25, 2021
“I knew that’s what I wanted to do—write stories that made the world a better place.”
It’s Bell #LetsTalk day in Canada, an initiative to talk about mental health. This year we need it more than ever. The past ten months
Here we are on the cusp of a new year. I feel like I’m standing on a precipice, shivering with anticipation, excitement, and a little
But Christmas reminds us that good news abounds! And it is for everyone.
There were a lot of great books to read this year! I’m so excited to share this list with you and I hope you’ll check
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Today’s headlines read from some action movie or sci-fi novel don’t they? Pandemic. That word used to cause the blood running through my veins to
I’m a little late posting this because work, Christmas, a birthday, sickness, and New Year’s Eve get-together, all conspired to keep me busy but it
Christmas is almost here and it’s causing my heart to palpitate. I’m not even close to being ready! How did it get to be December
The mood is festive, people laughing and singing. The table is laden down with the best meats, cheeses and side dishes. There’s a chocolate fountain
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I spent my youth at the ball diamond. The sharp crack of a bat, the clang of the chainlink fence, and the smell of the
“You’re going to do great things for God.” Words, spoken as encouragement to many young leaders and Christians, seem harmless but in my experience, are
After the decadence of December, I like the simpleness of January and February. The white snow, and blank calendar spaces soothe my soul because those
How’s your heart this Christmas? It’s the question that echoes through the “fields by night,” the draughty stable and living rooms filled with lights and
I wrote this a couple weeks back but didn’t have time to get back to it until now. Even though National Novel Writing Month is
It’s the last weekend in October, Halloween is just around the corner and then November One. I’m not much of a Halloween person. November One
Do you remember a time when you entered a new phase in life? Suddenly you felt like you were living on another planet? I remember
Sometimes we know better but we choose to do it anyway. We choose to be mean over loving. We choose to indulge the injury rather
A little housekeeping first. So… I took an unofficial break from the blog and now it’s the end of the summer. I had meant to