Megan DiMaria
Prayer warrior, keep praying!
Do you have people from your past that you still pray for? I do. There have been situations that have compelled me to pray for certain...
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A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
A Prisoner of Hope
Offering hope and encouragement for life, writing, and living a thoughtful life.
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Megan DiMaria
- May 17, 2022
- 1 min
Lifehack: Be the nice person
Some of the nicest friendships I've enjoyed were possible because I extended myself to others. Some of the best moments I've shared were...
Megan DiMaria
- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
Lifehack: Tips to deal with annoying social-media trolls
Remember when trolls were only exotic characters in fairy tales? These days they've emerged from the dark woods and secret caves, and...
Megan DiMaria
- May 3, 2022
- 1 min
Lifehack: It's okay to have not arrived yet
People with goals are driven to succeed. The issue is that it will take time to reach your goal. But, hang in there! While you're on the...
Megan DiMaria
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: Practice trust
Somebody needs to hear this (and it could be me). Because life is full of stress, doubts can creep into our thoughts. We can let...
Megan DiMaria
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min
How to get organized and accomplish your goals
I really needed a blogging break, so I gave myself one. I believe it's important to listen to your body, your heart, and your mind when...
Megan DiMaria
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
Ten Suggestions for Lent
For Christians, Lent is the season to prepare our hearts for Easter. This year, Lent begins tomorrow, on Ash Wednesday. A time to...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Do Christian artists and writers have a duty in creating their art?
Lately, I've been thinking about art being worthy of the particular creator and The Creator. If our talent is a gift, shouldn't we...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Methods for writers to get to know their characters
Writers, how do you get to know your characters? Readers can tell how well an author knows their characters, so you better polish your...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
Opportunity Alert: virtual writing workshop
I'm always on the lookout for a good learning opportunity, and a friend recommended this upcoming workshop to me. Jane K. Cleland comes...
Megan DiMaria
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Do you walk by faith?
Life can be hectic. Right? There are times when we feel like life is bombarding us with situations and emotions and demands—when it seems...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
Lifehack: Enjoy today!
Somebody needs to hear this: stop fretting about the future. It's all too easy to give in to worry. Our lives are so busy and if we don't...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Writer: organize a writing getaway
A writer writes, no matter where they are—but organizing a writing getaway to devote hours to your craft can boost your creativity and...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 11, 2022
- 5 min
Keys to creating a happy marriage
What were you doing 43 years ago this week? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking...
Megan DiMaria
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Sometimes you need to give yourself permission to fail. Yeah, truly.
Take a breath I'm busy. We're all busy, right? I had a moment last week when an appointment that should have been recorded somehow missed...
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Finish 2021 strong!
It's nearly over, 2021. Only a handful of days, and then 2022 crests the horizon. This last week of the year is a slide-by week for many....
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
A precious Christmas thought to ponder—Divine Humanity!
At this beautiful time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed on their nativity set to me. In the box...
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
A decision that changed EVERYTHING!
Forty-three years ago this week I made a decision that changed everything for me—I became a Christ-follower. By that, I mean I gave my...
Megan DiMaria
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Just a bit of winter advice
This past Saturday, the temperature in suburban Denver was in the mid-60s. We wore shirt sleeves and strolled down Mainstreet, admiring...
Megan DiMaria
- Nov 16, 2021
- 1 min
Backside in chair, fingers on keyboard
It's nearly November, and I'm working hard, preparing the plot (yes, I'm going to plot this one out, hopefully) of my next novel. My goal...
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