Have you ever made a rash decision made from temper? Did you regret it later on, after you have calmed down? At some point in our lives, we all make bad decisions based upon our emotions. We’re too quick to respond. We may say something we don’t really mean, or…
Author: Abigail M Thomas
2 Authors with Debut Novels in 2019
This year in my reading adventures, I have read 2 books that were debut novels. I love the idea of picking up a brand new book from a brand new author. One day, I would love to be in their shoes. The first author you may have seen in a…
The Right Decision May Not Always Be the Popular One
Sometimes the choices we need to make are not very popular ones. They go against the popular majority, make us face our fears, or expect more from us than we could ever think possible. Let’s take a look at Queen Vashti for a moment. Here’s a woman who tends to…
A Mother’s Heart
At exactly 6:15 AM, like clockwork, Grace opens her eyes to a brand new day. It’s been a long time since she has needed an alarm clock; her body somehow knows this is her time, the only real time she has to herself. Quietly, she pulls the covers off, stands,…
Look to Esther as an Example to Face Your Fears
Fear. It’s all around us. It’s inside of us. Great or small, we all, at some point, have something we are afraid of. I’m afraid of sna the “s” word. I’m afraid of failure, of being wrong or making a mistake. I have phone anxiety, probably because of the above.…
Book Review: Lulu’s Cafe
Lulu’s Cafe by T.I. Lowe was an intoxicating piece that brought an abundance of emotions to the surface. At times I wept for the main character, Leah Allen, as she endured being tortured by her husband during his drunken fits of rage. As Leah put it, she was living with…
When Change Hits Us in the Face, We Need to Trust God
When we are thrown into a scene which we would never have placed ourselves, how do we react? Do we fight, kicking and screaming at the injustice we feel? Do we gracefully bow out and run away? Or do we stay and try to make the best of the situation,…
10 Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
With summer in full swing, I thought it would be a great idea to write down a list of books to encourage summer reading. I looked back at all of the books I have read this year and picked my favorites. I’ve also included three books I’d like to read,…
Reading Esther for Today
When we are thrown into a scene which we would never have placed ourselves, how do we react? Do we fight, kicking and screaming at the injustice we feel? Do we gracefully bow out and runaway? Or do we stay and try to make the best of the situation, trusting…
Tales From an Active Imagination: Part 6
The next installment of The Rose Garden is here! As always, if you’re new to this story, you can start here. If you just need a refresher from last time, you can find Part 5 here I open the door to my apartment, and immediately, the fresh floral scent that…