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When I was just a little girl the thought never occurred That one day I’d grow up with troubles to endure. Heartaches and disappointments, hurts and rejection too, Humiliation most of all…but then I met You. When the Master took my hand, there was a sweet release Overwhelmed by His awesome love, I found a perfect peace. His love is everlasting, it’s healing, and it’s true Can’t you see, Oh Child of God, this love is meant for you? One day I saw a weeping man sitting all alone His clothes were torn, hair a mess, he didn’t have a… 

Have you ever had a car zoom past only to catch up with it at the next light? The driver squeals his tires, changes lanes several times, then ends up trapped behind a slower vehicle. His persistent honking, flailing arm and hand motions are evidence he is not happy. Then, there’s the lady at the grocery store who shifts from register to register in search of the fastest line. In her lack of patience she finds herself still standing when you are walking away with your purchase. She huffs, shuffles her feet, and ends up needing a price check. She… 

I wanted to share this poem written by my thirteen year old grandson, Dylan. Who knew he could write at this depth? Who knew he could write at all? Check it out: UNFINISHED Born with my key and an unfulfilled dream He has set for me the clear unsolved mystery Miracle inside the clouds and above little rocks A man on a mission no challenges on his clock In a world with not yet complete restoration But backwards turns in a box of his creation A mistake be never made But a fallen angel still living in fear Wipe these… 

Traveling down life’s road inevitably throws many hurdles in our paths which requires our attention before continuing the journey. What makes or breaks us is how we handle to those roadblocks. Some of us run fast, jump high, and clear those hurdles like trained athletes while others come to a screeching halt. None of us are exempt from life’s problems. As I look at the many hurdles I’ve had to jump through the years and the problems I’ve faced I am convinced that my guardian angels must have a nervous twitch by now. You may laugh, but I know you… 

What a joy it is to host DiAnn Mills, an award winning author of over fifty books, on my blog, Loretta’s Loft. DiAnn was my mentor through my Journeyman and Craftsman studies with the Christian Writers Guild. She is an amazing friend, teacher, and encourager to anyone desiring to learn the craft of writing. Don’t miss the challenge she offers at the bottom of the page to win a free personalized copy of her new release, The Survivor. It’s packed full of suspense. DiAnn Mills The Life I’m Living and the Life I’m Observing I’m a lot like you. Average… 

The first time I attended Jerry Jenkins’ Writing for the Soul Conference, February 2011, I thought I was having an out of body experience. I was extremely nervous. I wanted to plaster myself against the wall to watch, listen, and learn without being noticed. I wondered if anyone could sense my fear. It wasn’t until I took the initiative to step out of my comfort zone and mingle with the crowd that I discovered most of the writers attending were just as nervous. The second time to the conference, February 2012, was a little less stressful. I met new friends…