Tag Archives: Words for the Journey

Soldier Fights the Harshness of Mars to Reach His Lady Love (We Celebrate Astronomy Day!)

I was dating this good, kind and gorgeous Earth girl for about six months when the military called me to duty. It was during that time when … Continue reading

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Feeling Peace in Spite of Disappointment and Setbacks

They say what you focus on can change everything. The Bible says that focusing on God is the focus that gives us peace. Continue reading

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Is Learning Business, Sales, and Marketing Skills Worth the Effort for the Wannabe Achiever?

In his book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Guy Kawasaki said that everyone who wants success should learn sales skills. Think about it, no matter who you are or where you are in life, you are constantly selling yourself. Continue reading

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Active vs. Passive Voice–What We Discovered at Our W.I.S.E. Coffee, February 24th., 2015

Don’t use passive voice… Passive vs. active voice is always good to review. At our last Day Meeting, I shared a blog post by Grammar Girl (Mignon Fogarty) about that very subject. Active voice is when you have a subject, … Continue reading

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Power Words (Hot Words)–What We Discovered at Our W.I.S.E. Coffee, February 10th

At our last W.I.S.E Coffee, we talked about two blog posts, one being How to Craft Post Titles that Draw Readers Into Your Blog. The article has eight great tips, but we focused a little bit longer on #6 “Use Power … Continue reading

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Faith is Spelled R-I-S-K

Based on a devotional presented by Denise Miller Holmes at Words for the Journey, 2012. Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh will be restored to you and you … Continue reading

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Summer Devo Contest 2012 Winners!

The winners of the Words for the Journey Summer Devo Contest, 2012 are. . . 1st Prize, Nook Color e-reader, Niki Nowell for A Father’s Voice 2nd Prize, $50 Barnes and Noble gift card, Donna Lee Loomis for Only One … Continue reading

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Flint-Faced

By Michele Cushatt, former WFTJ director “I gave my back to those who strike me, And my cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover my face from humiliation and spitting. For the Lord GOD helps … Continue reading

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Marketing Big, Wonderful YOU

Based on a Passive Marketing lesson presented by Denise Miller Holmes, Director, WFTJ You can’t wait to finish your book, right? You don’t know much about marketing, but you assume you’ll figure something out once the book is published. Unfortunately, … Continue reading

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What Can I Trust?

By Kay Day Psalm 52:8 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever. Each New Year I ask God to give me … Continue reading

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