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·2 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?King David found the time…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
