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Giving Thanks in Grief
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Given the circumstances, giving thanks can sometimes be hard. Tough circumstances came one after another for...
Look at What God is Doing Now
I had not planned to start my day with art, but I am so glad I did. When I pulled back the curtains covering our farmhouse windows, I saw a beautiful sunrise. As I took in God’s brushstrokes of stunning colors, a desire to paint rose up in me. Negative thoughts came...
The Gift of Christian Writers
I recently found a book that addresses a unique challenge my family has been facing over the past year. I had met the author years ago at a Christian writers meeting. This experience reminded me of the value of the Christian writing community and inspired me to press...
Simpler, Healthier Holiday Fare with Food Allergies
I do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not plague me. Instead, I feel satisfied with the simpler, healthier holiday fare I eat now that I have allergies. To read more about how I navigate holiday meals...
Establishing a Christian Writers’ Group
Establishing a Christian writers’ group is a noble undertaking. The community formed can advance, inspire, and support writers in their unique calling. Those who join the group can go forth equipped to impact even more people through their written words. If you are...
Michelle Marie Hernandez
Michelle Marie Hernandez
Recent Articles
Giving Thanks in Grief
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Given the circumstances, giving thanks can sometimes be hard. Tough circumstances came one after another for...
Look at What God is Doing Now
I had not planned to start my day with art, but I am so glad I did. When I pulled back the curtains covering our farmhouse windows, I saw a beautiful sunrise. As I took in God’s brushstrokes of stunning colors, a desire to paint rose up in me. Negative thoughts came...
The Gift of Christian Writers
I recently found a book that addresses a unique challenge my family has been facing over the past year. I had met the author years ago at a Christian writers meeting. This experience reminded me of the value of the Christian writing community and inspired me to press...
Simpler, Healthier Holiday Fare with Food Allergies
I do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not plague me. Instead, I feel satisfied with the simpler, healthier holiday fare I eat now that I have allergies. To read more about how I navigate holiday meals...
Establishing a Christian Writers’ Group
Establishing a Christian writers’ group is a noble undertaking. The community formed can advance, inspire, and support writers in their unique calling. Those who join the group can go forth equipped to impact even more people through their written words. If you are...
Resources for Healing
Look at What God is Doing Now
I had not planned to start my day with art, but I am so glad I did. When I pulled back the curtains covering our farmhouse windows, I saw a beautiful sunrise. As I took in God’s brushstrokes of stunning colors, a desire to paint rose up in me. Negative thoughts came...
Simpler, Healthier Holiday Fare with Food Allergies
I do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not plague me. Instead, I feel satisfied with the simpler, healthier holiday fare I eat now that I have allergies. To read more about how I navigate holiday meals...
I Got All A’s
I got all A’s: allergies, anxiety, and autoimmune disease. Realizing this gave me a deeper perspective as well as more compassion and humility. These A’s are not the marks of excellence I received in grade school and college. Instead, they signify my body is not...
Choosing Restaurants on My Food Allergy Journey
Even with food allergies, I still enjoy eating out with family and friends from time to time. A food allergy-friendly menu and a thoughtful waiter made a big difference at a new restaurant I tried one time. You can read more about my experience in the full article on...
How Allergies Advocacy Has Aligned My Efforts as a Patient Leader
Through my allergies advocacy, I have grown as both a patient leader and a writer. I have come to better understand my target audience and the value of my personal experience. This has helped me shift from ghostwriting to sharing my own story through words and images....
Resources for Families
Giving Thanks in Grief
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Given the circumstances, giving thanks can sometimes be hard. Tough circumstances came one after another for...
Look at What God is Doing Now
I had not planned to start my day with art, but I am so glad I did. When I pulled back the curtains covering our farmhouse windows, I saw a beautiful sunrise. As I took in God’s brushstrokes of stunning colors, a desire to paint rose up in me. Negative thoughts came...
Simpler, Healthier Holiday Fare with Food Allergies
I do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not plague me. Instead, I feel satisfied with the simpler, healthier holiday fare I eat now that I have allergies. To read more about how I navigate holiday meals...
Choosing Restaurants on My Food Allergy Journey
Even with food allergies, I still enjoy eating out with family and friends from time to time. A food allergy-friendly menu and a thoughtful waiter made a big difference at a new restaurant I tried one time. You can read more about my experience in the full article on...
Abiding When Cold Fronts Stir Up Allergies
Do weather changes ever trigger allergies that slow you down? I often deal with allergy symptoms following cold fronts in the winter. In "Cold Fronts Can Bring on My Allergy Symptoms," I share how I managed to still study, teach, write, and travel with severe sinus...
Resources for Creators
Get Ready for Change
The Lord’s prompting came one day while I was vacuuming my house. “Get things in order for the new season to come.” Suddenly, my “to do” list took on a greater meaning and a sense of urgency. This was not the first time God had let me know of change on the way. He...
Let Your Words Be Heard
Would you like to share what you write with more people? You can through public speaking. Wherever you are in your writing journey, speaking can take you to a whole new level by expanding the audience for your messages. Below are tips to help you build a speaking...
Writing No Matter What
If you have ever tried to write, you have likely experienced writer’s block at some point. You may be familiar with some of the internal and external causes of this troubling condition, as well as how to push past them so you can come up with creative ideas, precise...
Letter Writing–Much More Than a Day or a Profession
Did you know there is a Compliment Day (January 24), an International Joke Day (July 1), and even an Ask a Stupid Question Day (September 28)? Well, I used to ask why we have days for all these random things until recently, when I discovered a day designated for...
Writing for You and Your Audience
Do you write in secret? Perhaps you have journaled for as long as you can remember but have never shared your writing with anyone else. Did you know that you can write effectively for both you and an audience? Many individuals write for themselves—and that’s great!...