Guest Post – What Breast Cancer Takes From You

  Guest Post by, Rose Thomas – She returns for a second guest post on Words By Mara to share the story of losing her mom to breast cancer. The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month – which has affected many of us on a personal level. Read Rose’s story of loss and … Continue reading →

Guest Post – Life Through God’s Design

Guest Post by Jenny Lorton – Allow me to introduce a reader with an incredible story. Jenny is a survivor and an inspiration. I hope that her story will inspire you to press on and be hopeful in the promises of our Lord and Savior. God bless you, Jenny. Thank you for sharing! —- For … Continue reading →

Coming Soon: July 2013

  Greetings readers and friends!  I hope that you all are having a fabulous summer so far.  🙂 I’m excited to announce the upcoming theme for July 2013… Military & Deployments. This month, I have 1 guest post scheduled from a former co-worker; whom also happens to be a proud military wife.  You can look … Continue reading →

Purpose in Prison

A few years ago, I received unexpected news that my cousin from Arizona (let’s call her Marie) was going to prison. Though we haven’t had a relationship in prior years, I was still saddened by the news. I don’t know the extent of her crime or how long she was sentenced – maybe it’s just part … Continue reading →