Stories intrigue us.
A great story piques our interest and holds us captive until the very end. (Remember Wednesday’s post?)
This week I came across this inspirational nugget by Joanna Davidson. Short, sweet, and ohh so hanky-worthy, it’s the perfect example of what makes us turn pages.
Joanna’s story moved me.
It carved a trail upon my heart, imprinting a memory and a poignant reminder. A reminder of why writers do what we do.
We write, not for the glory of it or the off-chance for fame, but as a mechanism to express our thoughts—the ones that hold us hostage far into the night. The ones that beg for release until we frame them in a way that makes sense.
Those verbal snapshots become a story. A memoir. A blog post. One hundred other things.
Each word is a gift.
Each day, an opportunity to touch others for a lifetime.
Additional inspiration for your Friday
The Healing Power of the Psalms via Rick Hamlin (Five power-packed verses from God’s word to uplift you.)
29 Plot Templates from children’s author Darcy Pattison (Of interest to writers.)
How to Leave an Unforgettable Legacy by Jennifer Dukes Lee (Think your words aren’t a ministry? Think again! This is a post you’ll want to bookmark so you can read again and again. Blessed. My. Socks. Off! And I’m from the Ozarks so I’m good with that.)
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More Inspiring Thoughts
Where Do You Draw Your Inspiration?
Had a Down-in-the-Mouth Week? Here’s Your Bright Spot!
Using the Unexpected As a Springboard for Our Stories
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Need a Friday pick-me-up? Here’s your dose of inspiration!
What inspired you this week?
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Much Love and Many Blessings,
Comments 2
After reading Joanna’s story, I seemed to get something in my eyes. The screen’s all blurry.
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Same here, Andrew. Joanna’s story blessed me.