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Archives for August 2017

Is prayer your source of solace?

08/23/2017 By Ellen Beals 4 Comments

Lately I have been thinking about prayers and the Higher Power. It’s a recurring subject for me. Have you ever been fortunate enough to have someone sincerely tell you, “I’ll keep you in my prayers” or “I’ll be praying for you.”? Has anyone ever suggested you should pray about a problem? Or, have you noticed associates on FB asking for prayers for an ailing relative? Sometimes the request is prefaced with an affirmation like “I believe in the power of prayer.” Do … [Read more...]

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Look into your heart — Don’t read the comments

08/17/2017 By Ellen Beals 2 Comments

Hey there. I haven't posted in a while. Chalk it up to personal issues and being down in the dumps about the state our our nation. What's there to say that hasn't already been said? I talked with a wise friend the other day and she told me not to be depressed by what happened in Charlottesville but instead to think of it as a turning point. This is the time that it is clear to see what our current president stands for, and that even those who supported him are looking into … [Read more...]

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Which kind of person are you?

08/04/2017 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Hey there. Hope all is well with you. Not too much doing in my little world. I got a couple rejections this week and also the news that my story "Amanuensis" was a finalist in the Portable Story  "moment of truth" series. Congrats go to Matthew B. Kelley whose story "Daddy's Record" will be recorded and posted on the site. The next call is for writing on "fear."  Maybe you have something to submit? "There are two kinds of people in this world" is a phrase you hear … [Read more...]

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