Sharing Inspiring Blogs to Read and Follow

by Barbara Latta

I thought a good way to start the year would be to share some of the blogs I read and follow for advice, inspiration and direction. The internet brings a whole new world to our way of gathering

Sharing Inspiring Blogs to Read and Follow

information and experiences.
You will be blessed by reading any of these blogs. 


Lisa Hetzel is a living kidney donor. She writes about the importance of organ donation and answers questions and dispels myths about transplants. 

Terri Webster has set up a foundation for women in various stages of need and writes to encourage and inspire hope in those who are hurting.

Bobbie Iliff shares her story of finding Christ and filling her life with living water. She will be hosting Free Beauty Treatments to Pamper and Nourish Your Soul on February 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts in Monroe, Georgia. 

Julie Garmon has written numerous articles for Guideposts and shares lovely thoughts and encouraging posts about learning from friends, life and love.

Edie Melson shares instruction and direction about writing, social media and marketing. Her classes and blog are the inspiration that started this blog of mine.

Lori Hatcher shares posts and devotions teaching us to have a closer walk with God and listening to His voice. 

Putting On the New is a website sharing daily devotions from a different writer each day and one that I contribute to each month. 

LaTan Roland Murphy is a worship leader and interior decorator who brings decorating tips into our worship life showing us how to make everything beautiful. 

Christa Hutchins gives instruction on finding your purpose for a ministry or business and keeping everything organized. 

Cindy Sproles writes Appalachian fiction and is the co-founder of Christian Devotions. She writes from the heart about God's remedy for life's struggles.

There are many more that help me in my writing journey and my devotional walk with God. I hope you will visit these sites and see what helpful and encouraging words you can encounter for your life. Click on the name and you will be taken to their site. 

Please feel free to share any blogs or devotion sites that inspire you.

Happy January!

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Have You Told Someone About Jesus Today?

Have you told someone about Jesus today?
By Lisa Hetzel

This week's post is by my friend, writing partner and Director of the East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers, Lisa Hetzel.

This is the perfect time to witness to others.  In word and deed, we have an incredible opportunity to proclaim Jesus as Lord.  Let the rest of the world call it the “Holiday Season.”

Something holy happened 2000 years ago.

 We celebrate the truth: that something holy happened over 2000 years ago.  It’s still happening.  

Emmanuel, God, is with us.  He came down from Heaven and poured His love.  His birth changed the world.  So did his death.  Why are we afraid?

Sharing His love and life is hard.  I, myself, still sweat when people ask, “What’s the big deal?” or “Do you really believe this Jesus stuff?”  

I keep trying to find my own way to share.  It’s not enough to just do good things. We need to make Him known.  Somehow, we need to take an opportunity to tell His story.   For me, I’ve learned to try to do the unexpected.  

When my cousin needed a kidney, I gave her mine.  My friends and family know that I am

Every day is an opportunity to share Jesus.

terrified of needles and do not like to be away from my son.  The transplant required both of those things.  However, my faith that this was what God wanted me to do was stronger than my fear.  Now, when people ask me about it, I have a chance to talk about Jesus.  

Jesus’ birthday is coming soon.  Each day is an opportunity to love Him, serve Him, and tell others about Him.  When I’m afraid, I remember that if I ask, God will help me.  When He returns, we will be asked to answer for our lives.  

What about you? Is something or someone stopping you from spreading the Good News?  Leave a comment.  I would love to pray for you.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 NIV)

Sharing the good news of Jesus is the best gift (click to tweet)

Lisa Hetzel
Writer, Speaker, Kidney Donor

Lisa Hetzel’s life changed on December 30, 2014, when she donated a kidney to her cousin. Both she and her cousin are doing well. Since learning about the need for kidneys, Hetzel has emerged as a kidney donor advocate. 

Lisa is a sought after freelance writer and published her experience in a four-part series, The Journey of Organ Donation, in The Rockdale News.  Last April, Christian Devotions Speak Up! Blog Talk Radio Host Scott McCausey interviewed Hetzel and her cousin, her recipient, Denise Brown. Massachusetts General's magazine, Proto, ran a story as well. 

Lisa Hetzel

Lisa serves as the Director for EMACW, the East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers.  She volunteers as a mentor for the Georgia Transplant Foundation and speaker for the Living Kidney Donor Network. Lisa’s blog offers information and encouragement regarding organ donation and transplantation.  Her current project is a devotional for donors. 

Interested in learning more? Visit www.lisahetzel.com