Comments on: Writing, my first book /writing-the-first-book/ piercing truth...in a healing voice Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:49:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Alicia Britt Chole /writing-the-first-book/#comment-6072 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:46:29 +0000 /#comment-6072 In reply to Anonymous.

So true. I find that writing devotionally (for the love of God) is always good for my soul, regardless of how it is or isn’t received by others.

]]> By: Anonymous /writing-the-first-book/#comment-5649 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:19:16 +0000 /#comment-5649 In reply to Arlene Britt.

As I embark on my first book, this world is so new to me. I never intended to be a writer but God has a way of surprising us with divine beginnings. I want to continually remind myself that the outcome is not my responsibility. Being obedient is my job. What he does with that obedience, is up to him.

]]> By: Alicia Britt Chole /writing-the-first-book/#comment-971 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:13:22 +0000 /#comment-971 In reply to Shari.

Shari, it’s so true that we naturally look to endings as the ultimate “tell” of whether or not beginnings were divinely appointed. I am so grateful to hear that the Lord is healing your heart–the principle certainly has aided in the healing of mine. 🙂

]]> By: Shari /writing-the-first-book/#comment-970 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:05:27 +0000 /#comment-970 Wow, so much truth in this blog. ‘Successful endings are not the proof of divine beginnings.’ I always thought longevity and success were some type of a confirmation from God that we had been in sync with His will. I have been heartbroken in ministry many times in the past year or two. Thanks for helping to heal my heart and put these painful stories in a new perspective.

]]> By: Alicia Britt Chole /writing-the-first-book/#comment-963 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 18:01:27 +0000 /#comment-963 In reply to Brenda Burns.

Thank you, Brenda! Yes, it’s a challenge to let what was beautiful and/or amazing and/or miraculous remain so when current pain casts shadows in our memories.

]]> By: Brenda Burns /writing-the-first-book/#comment-962 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:29:28 +0000 /#comment-962 This is so helpful and affirming. “We cannot allow current pain to incite us to lie about—or disown—past miracles.” Pure kapow!

]]> By: Alicia Britt Chole /writing-the-first-book/#comment-960 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:09:05 +0000 /#comment-960 In reply to April.

Oh, how fun! Let me know what you think about Pure Joy. I have one box left that I’m saving for my kiddos. So glad you found one online.

]]> By: April /writing-the-first-book/#comment-959 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:47:08 +0000 /#comment-959 Alicia ~

LOVED this! I shared it with my husband. I especially loved your quote, “We cannot allow current pain to incite us to lie about-or disown-past miracles.” That spoke to me…

I immediately searched for and bought “PURE JOY.” I can’t wait until it arrives!

<3,
April

]]> By: Alicia Britt Chole /writing-the-first-book/#comment-958 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:59:35 +0000 /#comment-958 In reply to Karla Ford.

Wow, Karla, I’m not sure I knew that! Jesus has given me many gifts through that book…and I will add you to that list!

]]> By: Alicia Britt Chole /writing-the-first-book/#comment-957 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:58:46 +0000 /#comment-957 In reply to Leah Adams.

Thank you, Leah. And thank you for your faithfulness in reading and commenting each month. It means a lot to me.

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