Last year I worked harder on writing than ever. I felt inspired to put myself out there more, even though that can be a nail biting experience. I have written when there was something worth saying and that has been almost every month this year; sometimes more. I have been led to sites to get my articles out there and have also been blessed to be asked to write for http://www.mum.info/. I have had some moderate success and I am very happy with what I have accomplished. Here are the links for my articles and book reviews for the year 2015. Review them if you like, but I think I will enjoy having them all in one place.
January - An article about an inspiring lds high school seminary and their efforts to unite with other seminaries around the world in putting on the armor of God. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=210&sid=33071082
February - A book review for "The Healer" By Gregg Luke http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865623063/Book-review-The-Healer-merges-Welsh-legends-spiritual-gifts-in-speculative-novel.html
March - A book review for "Bible Bands" http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865624668/Book-review-Bible-Bands-helps-readers-create-a-reminder-of-their-faith.html
April - A little parenting article http://familyshare.com/beware-the-perils-of-parent-karma
A book review for "The Perilious Journey of the Not-So-Innocuous Girl" by Leigh Statham
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865625675/Book-Review-The-Perilous-Journey-of-the-Not-So-Innocuous-Girl-is-an-adventure-filled-romance.html
May - The article with the most hits on relationships http://www.familyshare.com/marriage/8-ways-to-rebuild-a-broken-relationship
June - An article on traits for the best parents http://www.familyshare.com/parenting/10-things-the-best-parents-do
An article on exercise http://familyshare.com/health/7-tips-to-fitting-exercise-into-a-frenzied-mother-lifestyle
Book review for "Princess in Disguise" by E.D. Baker
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630196/Old-tales-new-twists-These-8-recent-novels-have-roots-in-fairy-tales-myths.html
July - A book review on "Love's Deception" by Kelly Nelson
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865633373/Book-review-Loves-Deception-delivers-a-clean-romance-full-of-complications.html
August - An article about moving to help families (appropriate since we moved in August)
http://www.mum.info/10-practical-tips-that-will-help-your-family-when-moving-out/
September - Book review on "Sunday lessons and Activities for Kids" edited by Marci McPhee
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637108/Book-review-Sunday-Lessons-and-Activities-for-Kids-shares-experiences-tips-for-serving-in.html
An article about exercise and marriage http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637399/Guest-commentary-How-exercise-saves-my-marriage.html
October - Book review on a couple Halloween books. http://www.deseretnews.com/top/3440/0/23-Halloween-books-for-young-readers-share-fun-spooky-stories.html
Exercise, weight, and self esteem article http://www.mum.info/why-losing-weight-helped-a-mothers-self-esteem-in-a-big-way/
December - An article about peace during difficult times. http://familyshare.com/faith/the-secret-to-peace-during-difficult-times-just-one-thing
An article about Christmas cards: http://familyshare.com/christmas/how-people-really-feel-when-they-get-your-holiday-card
In 2016 it is my goal to have either written an article or a blog post every week. Since sometimes it takes a while to get an article published and sometimes they are rejected, there should be a great deal more blog posting in my near future. Honestly, writing is hard for me. Especially to put myself out there in a public forum where people have opinions and are not always nice. Even worse to let people inside my crazy head so that they could see my flaws. My writing can be very full of flaws. I would not even admit that I am a great writer. However, I know that I can improve and the only way to do that is to put in the time and write more. I also feel very strongly this is what the Lord wants me to do. With the Lord I can do all things; even become a great writer. 2015 was a good year to start writing more and 2016 will be even better.
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