What story are you telling yourself? I’m here to give you the inside scoop on a small detail in the plot of your story you’ve probably overlooked because the long and short of it is, the story you’ve been telling yourself may need some editing if you’re going to fulfil the calling and destiny on …
Author Archives: Wendy Parker
It Starts With An Inkling…
In Bruce Wilkinson’s wonderful 2003 book, ‘The Dream Giver’ he says that every dream starts somewhere. He believes that “when you have a dream it starts with an inkling, a cluster of interests, a longing that won’t go away.” And in the hints and whispers of faraway thoughts that beckon us to be brave and …
Rise Of The Phoenix – The Fire That Prepares You For Success.
In Greek folklore, the Phoenix is a bird that dies in the combustion of flames and is reborn from the ashes. The etymology, (which means the source or root) of the word, “phoenix” in 12th century English means an excellent person. This year has especially felt as though part of our faith, our beliefs, and …
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Labour Pains – Birthing Words That Bring life.
Why is it when you mention you’re a writer in any conversation, you get only two responses? Firstly, there’s the vague, blank expression on the other person’s face which, is followed by that awkward, “That’s nice for you, dear” pat on the arm. Or, it’s an excited, enthusiastic, not taking a breath, “I- have-to-know-what-each-chapter-is-about and …
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“We’re gonna need a bigger boat” – The Significance of Insignificance.
So, you’ve finally pushed your little boat out into the deep waters where God is leading you and it feels good. That book you’ve always wanted to write, the one that you’ve prayed about, put off, told your best friend about and procrastinated over is finally ready to set sail. However, your first feeling is …
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Metamorphosis – Changed And Changing Still.
I feel like I am currently undergoing a metamorphosis during this COVID season. I have changed over these past few months and, by the grace of God, I’m changing still. There seems to be a new shift, a switch, an amendment of who I truly am. And I believe that God is doing some serious …
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Riding The Big Wave
As I watched the sunrise surfers at my local beach the other morning, I thought about big wave surfing and how the surfer has to be towed by a jet ski because the waves are too big and too strong to paddle into. If a surfer is to gain enough momentum to ride this enormous body …
We Don’t Create In Isolation
There is something mysterious about the art of creating. The project you embark on goes from a wisp of a thought that’s been sitting in the deep caverns of your mind, to a tangible idea which takes shape and forms into something so other people can touch, taste, see, hear, read and admire. It’s quite …
Remember Why You Started…
Remember why you started to write? It’s been a few years now since you gave yourself permission to actually say to people, “I’m a writer” without wincing or having to explain or justify why you were gifted with this incredible ability. You started to write because you knew that is what you needed to do. …
Coded for the Receiver
As Christian writers, we are always looking for inspiration. Our mind radar scans everything we encounter each day to see if there is a story in it somewhere. Something we can use to drive a point home when using the backdrop of scripture. We extract the words and fragments of thoughts we are trying to piece …