Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

Princess for a Day

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

Although this incident occurred a few years back, it continues to bring meaning to the name Immanuel, God with us. *************************************************************** A few Saturdays before Christmas, I’m browsing some open studios in my town, and find my way to the … Continue reading →

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The Soul Felt Its Worth

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

The dawning of a deeper understanding of the incarnation began with this episode from my life. ****************************************************************************************             I’m busy preparing for the first Christmas my daughter will probably remember. I’m the parent now, responsible for all the glittering wonder. … Continue reading →

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The Creche

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

This is a flash memoir about God’s patient sovereignty in a child’s life. The creche I made when I was six will reappear years later in my life with far greater understanding of the gospel. ************************************************************************************ After the first snow, … Continue reading →

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From Beer to Eternity

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

I just read Gary Morland’s From Beer to Eternity, a little story of addiction and beyond, and was instantly hooked by the tell-it-like-it-is voice of the narrator who I knew instantly was going to tell me the no-nonsense truth about … Continue reading →

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Rise Above the Chaos

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

My come to Jesus moment was during a marriage crisis. In the midst of my confusion, and guilt, unsure what path to follow, I stumbled upon a savior through a Christian neighbor who believed what the Bible said was true. … Continue reading →

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Over the Edge of Doubt

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Anyone remember this ditty my teacher taught us to introduce explorers of the New World? When my youngest daughter was the same age, she crafted a two-foot papier mâché Christopher Columbus for a … Continue reading →

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Slaying the Monster Shame

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

Shame, if we’re human, we have it. It dogs us, discourages us, keeps us in hiding or striving to prove we are worth more than the whispers of our self-condemnation.   So, where does shame come from? How does shame … Continue reading →

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Staycation

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

These past two weeks I’ve been on a staycation, a pandemic vacation. That means I’ve disconnected from my regular duties and routines and done things that refreshed me body and soul while staying mostly at home. So, I binge watched … Continue reading →

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New book, Teacher Dropout, Finding Grace in an Unjust School

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Ann C. Averill

My first ebook, Teacher Dropout, Finding Grace in an Unjust School, is FREE this Sat.- Sun. 7-11-20 thru 7-12-20 on Amazon. I wrote this book a decade ago, but it takes a while to sort out what events really mean … Continue reading →

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