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Writing, my process

Alicia Britt Chole — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:45:07 +0000

Over the last decade since Thomas Nelson published my first two books, encouraging readers have asked questions about my “writing process”: Do you write every day Where do you get your ideas Do you start writing a book from the beginning Have you ever had writer’s block Do you have any new projects in the works […]

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Redefining Strength, part 2

Alicia Britt Chole — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:00:13 +0000

I was surprised to see him awake. Yet, there he was sitting upright in his bed as quiet as the dawn. Like me at his age, Jonathan could happily sleep in to 10 am in the summer. But something had awakened him. Before speaking, I studied him to see if I could find an answer without asking […]

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The Widow’s Watch–A Walk with Old Anna

Alicia Britt Chole — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:00:50 +0000

Becoming a mother, raising a family, growing old with my husband…so many dreams were buried on the day he died. But the living must live. So I asked, “what now young widow?” and my heart led me to the Temple. The Presence within these cold walls comforts my grieving spirit. The Presence sings in my […]

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Aging Dreams — Hope that Outlasts Expiration Dates

Alicia Britt Chole — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:56:17 +0000

Today, I am typing from an earth-brown chair by a tame fireplace in Cannon Beach, Oregon where I am attending my final two DMin classes. The day is perfect for writing and I woke up with anticipation, excited to write. Blogging is a newer focus for me. Honestly, for years I could not come up […]

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Pink Ribbon 2: Waiting

Alicia Britt Chole — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 04:55:54 +0000

Below is a continuation of journal entries from my breast cancer journey. As I mentioned in Pink Ribbon 1, the entries are raw. Additions/edits for clarity are in brackets. Regarding timeline: The radiologist expressed her concerns about cancer on October 9th, 2013. The biopsy occurred 7:30am October 15th and the diagnosis on the 17th at […]

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Pruning

Alicia Britt Chole — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:31:18 +0000

The pruning knife rested on the defenseless plant. “Surely not that one!” I cried as the gardener skillfully cut away another branch. She looked at me and smiled: “Don’t worry my friend. It’s for the good of the plant.” Watching and listening, I realized the gardener was not removing beauty from the rose bush, she […]

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When you think God is wasting your time

Alicia Britt Chole — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:29:57 +0000

Seven Woes, part 5 Woe to us when we squander today straining toward tomorrow. Will we savor this gift called time [Note: These thoughts will be familiar to readers of Anonymous: Jesus’ Hidden Years and Yours.] We may not say it out loud, but often we believe it in our guts. God, what’s up I’m ready […]

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