Nikki Wright

[Linda Thompson] My Little 75 Million Dollar Prequel

Nov 14, 2019Nikki Wright1 CommentUncategorized

I’m pretty sure I was the only one crying. Oh, there may have been a few eye-dabs around the theater, but I was beyond that. I had my face buried in my hands, sobbing.

It was the day the Midway Movie launched, and I couldn’t wait. I rushed over to the theater for a matinee. I was not disappointed—in fact I was thrilled.

[Heather FitzGerald] Salt and Light Among Candy and Darkness

Oct 31, 2019Nikki WrightAuthor Posts, Heather L.L. FitzGeraldCounter-Culture, Culture, Evangelization, halloween, ministry

In case you haven’t noticed the spiderwebbing on your neighbor’s shrubs, or the blow-up dragon across the street…today is Halloween. A quick web search tells me that Americans spent $9 BILLION on this holiday in 2018. Unless you live in a bubble, the scary costumes, creepy decor, and bowls of cavity-inducing candy are hard to avoid.

[Kimberly Rose Johnson] Strategies to Conquering Feeling Overwhelmed

Oct 17, 2019Nikki WrightEncouragement, Kimberly Rose Johnsoncoping with stress, Edge of Truth, Law Enforcement Heroes, overwhelmed, take a breather

Feeling overwhelmed happens to most everyone. Though I try hard to not over commit, life happens. I’m in a season of feeling overwhelmed. I imagine we all deal with this differently, but I’ve found a couple key strategies that work well for me and help me get through the difficult times. My natural impulse is…

[Guest: Virginia Smith] Becoming a Peacemaker

Oct 10, 2019Nikki WrightDevotional, Guest Postsginny patrick, peacemaker, sister of the brotherhood, virginia smith

In a sermon not long ago, my pastor said, “It is not enough to wish for peace. We must work for peace by becoming peacemakers.” I was in the midst of a conflict with a family member, and the word pounded like a drum beat on my conscience. Right there I vowed to take his…

[Gayla K. Hiss] A Wild Encounter

Oct 3, 2019Nikki Wright3 CommentsGayla K. Hiss, The Stories We Liveadventures, National Parks, South Dakota, Wind Cave National Park

Last June, my husband Jeff and I took an RV road trip to several national parks in the Dakotas. Having recently completed my latest book, COLD PURSUIT, which is set in Yellowstone National Park and features bison in the story, I was delighted to see bison in the wild, roaming freely throughout the buttes and…

[Guest: Trudy Samsill] Excuse Me, Is This Seat Taken?

Sep 26, 2019Nikki Wright1 CommentDevotional, Encouragement, Guest Posts, Thoughts & ThingsForgiveness, grace, guilt, redemption, shame, trudy samsill

How many times have you heard this question: “Excuse me, is that seat taken?” If you are in a public place, be it church, a ball game, the theater, then you’ve been asked this before. Today I would love for YOU to ask ME that question.

[Trish Perry] Discernment in Romantic Relationships

Sep 19, 2019Nikki Wright2 CommentsThoughts & Things, Trish Perrydiscernment, in love and war, romance, wisdom

“In the same vein, it takes a discerning mind to appreciate when one has a good, God-guided man. He won’t be perfect (and neither will you), but a good man helps a good woman get it right, and vice versa. That’s a life-long task and privilege.”

[Guest: Tracie Heskett] Quiet, Please

Sep 12, 2019Nikki Wright2 CommentsDevotional, Guest Postslistening, meditation, quiet

“How many times have we been wearied by someone’s many words? Perhaps you’re not much for small talk and you’d like for the other person to get to the point so you can hear and understand their meaning. Or, we might enjoy spending time with a friend, but sometimes we can’t seem to get a word in edgewise; we’d like to have our thoughts heard instead of listening all the time.”

[Susan Page Davis] When Routine Just Doesn’t Work

Sep 5, 2019Nikki Wright2 CommentsSusan Page Davis, The Stories We LiveCrises, Flexibility, Prioritizing, Time Management

“Some writers thrive on routine, and I’m one of them. Every day I like to get to my desk early and work for several hours, then have the rest of the day free for family time, household chores, and other pastimes. But earlier this year, my routine was blown away. My husband, Jim, suffered a heart attack and had to undergo major surgery—even though I was on a deadline.”

[Guest: Janet Chester Bly] The Yard is Full

Aug 29, 2019Nikki WrightDevotional, Guest Postsfaithfulness, God's Gifts, Janet Chester Bly

It is our pleasure to host Janet Chester Bly and her beautiful post on God’s gifts. Please leave a comment and let us know what unexpected gifts God has dropped in your life as well. – Nikki My friend Sara lost four babies in seven years. After complications from her last miscarriage, the doctor warned, “You’ll…