Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Julie RansonA late bloomer in the writing space — I didn’t call myself a writer until I was in my 50s. It all happened suddenly and quite organically, truth be told. After experiencing a searing personal crisis, I pondered writing that story one day. Not yet… but someday in the not too distant future. Instead, while I got ready…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
Published inKoinonia·3 days agoMember-onlyThanks For Letting Me ShareKoinonia Prompt #11: Healing — It’s a hard thing to admit that I’m a mess. It took me months in my first Celebrate Recovery step study (in 2018) to come to that realization. Sure, I had problems I could recount, wrongs I’d committed… but calling myself “a mess?” Catharsis comes when we purge ourselves of…Word Prompt2 min readWord Prompt2 min read
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Published inKoinonia·5 days agoMember-onlyHey God, What’s for Dinner?You won’t go hungry — I was young, and now I am old, but I have never seen good people left helpless or their children begging for food. (Psalm 37:25, NCV) This is an odd scripture upon first read. Do you know a believer who has been homeless or has spent time in line at…Scripture Prompt2 min readScripture Prompt2 min read
Published inKoinonia·Sep 15Member-onlyTo Whom Can I Show Kindness?You might not remember the name Mephibosheth from your childhood Sunday School class. He was the son of Jonathan, grandson of Saul. He was lame in both feet. David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” (2…Morning1 min readMorning1 min read
Published inKoinonia·Sep 15Member-onlyMeet David HollisFinds it hard not to write — David Hollis lives in Northland, New Zealand. You can learn more about him by reading his work listed on his profile page: Davidhollis. When did you join Medium? Why did you join? I joined Medium in 2020. I saw it as an opportunity to hone my writing skills and learn…Writing Tips4 min readWriting Tips4 min read
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Published inKoinonia·Aug 31Member-onlySeptember 2023 Scripture PromptYoung and old — September’s scripture prompt verse is Psalm 37:25. We give you three versions here, but you are welcome to use ANY version you prefer. You may also focus on only one portion of the verse. I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. …Writing Tips2 min readWriting Tips2 min read
Published inKoinonia·Aug 31Member-onlyHandling Life’s Hurts, Hang-ups, and HabitsKoinonia Prompt #11: Healing — I’m not a healing expert, but I am acquainted with Celebrate Recovery (CR). My church hosts a CR meeting every Friday night. According to my experience as a Christian and someone who needs healing and attends CR, I’ve learned that: God offers healing and hope from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and…Word Prompt2 min readWord Prompt2 min read
