FEATURE ESSAYS

Main Feature – Cover Story with Christine Louise Hohlbaum

What Fuels Your Fire?

by Tracy Lyn Moland

When I was a little girl, I remember thinking about my twin. I believed that we each had a double somewhere that looked like us, thought like us, and did the exact same things at the same time. As I grew I learned that we are all very unique so there is no exact replica of us. I have, however, found someone who could be my twin. After first meeting and getting to know our cover Mom writer, Christine Louise Hohlbaum, I thought, “Wow, I think we are the same person living in different countries!” Christine and I immediately connected as Moms, as writers, and as kindred spirits. I am excited to share Christine’s journey and experiences as a Mom writer with you. As I always am after a conversation with Christine, I feel moved. Christine’s ability to share life experiences through humor while inspiring is an incredible talent...

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Guest Feature

Flying Lessons

by Sharon Stock

On April 12, 2005, I went to the ER with severe abdominal pain and came home with a CT scan showing signs that ovarian cancer had returned after a year-and-a-half hiatus. What you're about to read are the thoughts and feelings I had shortly after I got that news. So, fasten your seat belt and relax while we take a faith-empowered spiritual flight departing from the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Destination: Heaven. Estimated Time of Travel: Eternity. Cost: Paid for by Jesus' death on the cross 2,000 years ago...

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