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October 30, 2013

Being You (31 Days #30)

To read all the posts in the 31 Days series, click here. They say to be who you are. Just be you. The world needs you and your voice and your perspective. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else or wish for what they have, because God has a unique plan just for you. They say Continue reading

31 DAYS, Be, Podcast

31 days of writing, be, being, God, honesty, Jesus, redemption, sin, writing, writing challenge
October 20, 2013

Being in Communion (31 Days #20)

To read all the posts in the 31 Days series, click here. On weekends, I’m posting a graphic and verse…a simple reminder to Be. (And can we pause for a moment to acknowledge this is my 20th post? IN A ROW??? 11 more to go. I think I can, I think I can…) Today’s verse is Continue reading

31 DAYS, Be

31 days of writing, anger, be, being, God, Jesus, Psalms, sin, writing, writing challenge
June 24, 2013

week 4: crawling, part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

I’m sorry I didn’t post last week. I was at the beach and was so caught up in fun and sun and family quality time…I decided to throw some grace at my feet and take time off (albeit unannounced time off). It was just what my soul needed. Thank you for understanding! If you’re new Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

butterfly, butterfly life cycle, crawling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, sin, transformation, writing
June 10, 2013

week 3: crawling, part 1 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

(If you’re new here, welcome! This is week three of the Metamorphosis series. To catch up on the previous weeks, please click here.) A mother butterfly is incredibly intentional about where she lays her eggs, because once the egg hatches, the caterpillar emerges and immediately starts on the very important work of eating the very Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

birthing, butterfly, butterfly life cycle, calling, crawling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, sin, transformation, writing
June 3, 2013

week 2: birthing-part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

On the counsel of some trustworthy friends (preceded by the leading of God), I’m extending this series. I have to be honest — I felt like last week’s birthing post was pretty academic (for lack of a better word), and as I wrote it, I struggled a lot. I felt it lacked personal connection and Continue reading

Metamorphosis, Writing

birthing, butterfly, butterfly life cycle, calling, God, Jesus, metamorphosis, sin, transformation, writing

About Me

Monica is a writer and podcaster in metro Atlanta. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she cheerfully relies on coffee to even be able to see her phone clearly while playing her morning solitaire game.

Monica has been married to Greg for 22 years, and has a daughter in college and son in high school. She enjoys coffee, reading, coffee, writing, coffee and spending quality time with her family while drinking coffee. She does not enjoy meal planning, cooking, or most domestic activities.

Monica has been published in Today’s Christian Woman magazine and written at (in)courage.me. She is also the co-founder of Be Still Be Free, a podcast of real conversations rooted in truth.

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Being You (31 Days #30)

Being in Communion (31 Days #20)

week 4: crawling, part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

week 3: crawling, part 1 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)

week 2: birthing-part 2 (metamorphosis: embracing a life of becoming)