Month: August 2018
Movies & Meditation: When You Realize You’re A Showman…
Originally posted on Eyes Straight Ahead – Shell Vera:
My daughter and I finally sat down and watched The Greatest Showman a few months ago. It quickly became one of our favorite movies because of its message of hope, love, and possibility. Why did…
When the Church Has Hurt You… (An Open Letter to Those Hurt by the Church)
Originally posted on Eyes Straight Ahead – Shell Vera:
Dear Person Who Has Been Hurt by the Church, ? I am sorry. ? I am sorry that as a church we have become more concerned with beautiful buildings than bleeding hearts. That we have…
Music & Musings: “Say Something”
Originally posted on Eyes Straight Ahead – Shell Vera:
I love music. I love how I can escape into it. I love how it expresses what I am thinking at times when I am tired of my own thoughts or can’t put them into…
The Execution that Gave Life
Originally posted on Shell Vera: Poetry & Fiction:
The day had not gone as planned. It was supposed to be an easy execution, but the prisoner spoke up at the last minute, causing a delay. The person provided information causing the warden to call…
Music & Musings: “Thy Will” by Hillary Scott
Originally posted on Eyes Straight Ahead – Shell Vera:
I was listening to my music on shuffle last night and this song came on. Then this morning on the way to write, it came on again. I started thinking about where I am in…
Essential Oils to Inspire Creativity
Originally posted on The Essential Creative:
I love anything artistic and creative. Whether it is sitting in the back yard, staring at the sky and thinking about story ideas or sitting in my office writing business ideas and plans, I get caught up in…
I’m Not The Girl…
Originally posted on Shell Vera: Poetry & Fiction:
I’m Not the Girl, but I am the Woman… I’m not the girl who will call you often in a day or text you to find out where you are. I’m not the girl who will…
When Your Nothing is Enough…
Originally posted on Eyes Straight Ahead – Shell Vera:
In 2 Kings 4:1-7 a widow has some bills coming due that her husband left behind in righteous circumstances (meaning not out of lavish living but out of sacrifice for God and frugal living) and…
Workshops / Online Classes
One of my passions is teaching workshops and classes. I enjoy connecting with people and seeing them realize their dreams and potential, as well as following up with them to see how far they have come.
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