April Lorier, Author & Encourager - Associated Content

Why Are Obama's Speeches so Effective?

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:30:31 EDT

He has a good handle on what people are complaining about, so he makes sure he uses all the keywords he knows will appeal to even "the other side." A good example of this was his speech at Notre Dame.

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Published: May 24, 2009

Pruning My Plants and Myself

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:35:17 EDT

When I am pruning my own Pothos, I am usually thinking I want the plants to last a long time, and they must have constant new growth for that to happen. That takes pruning. It's the same in my spiritual life.

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Published: Apr 20, 2009

Turtles, Shells, Personae, and Susan Boyle

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:39:17 EDT

I have been thinking how similar we all are to turtles. We all have protective shells. Some have sharp, horned shells, while others have smooth, shiny, leathery shells. Some even have soft shells! But all turtles (and tortoises) have protective shells.

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Published: Apr 18, 2009

Lessons Learned from My Computer Virus

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:43:34 EDT

April 1st was no joke for me. Never did I think I would be shot down by Conficker or any other virus! After all, I take all precautions and don't do anything risky!

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Published: Apr 04, 2009

How Can You Know If You Will Be an Abusive Mother?

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:11:24 EDT

I was abused until I left my parents' home, and now I am in my thirties. I have not tried to have children because I'm afraid I would end up treating my children as I was treated. How can you know what kind of mother you will be before you have children?

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Published: Mar 16, 2009

Do You Care Why Pigs Stink?

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:44:27 EDT

I find it hard to believe that someone actually sat and wondered why pigs stink. But evidently, someone did. And he wrote a bill that actually made it to Congress. And now you and I must pay $1.7 Million to find out why pigs (and manure) stink!

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Published: Feb 27, 2009

His Eye is on the Sparrow and on YOU!

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:16:28 EDT

I don't want to be a welfare mom, but I see no other alternative. I'm a Christian, but I'm scared. How will I provide for my children?

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Published: Feb 25, 2009

Die a Little Each Day Until You Draw Boundaries

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:05:44 EDT

All of us have some situation in our lives we don't like, but because of our codependency'"our desire to please and keep the peace'" we don't say anything. Or, we don't say enough.

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Published: Feb 24, 2009

The Three Skins of the Born-Again Christian

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:34:20 EDT

I have been a Christian for four months, but I still have my horrible temper. I thought when I accepted Christ as my Savior, my temper problem would go away. But it hasn't.

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Published: Feb 20, 2009

Abuse Recovery Counseling - when Will it Get Better?

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:28:36 EDT

Self-centered people who don't like who they are. They are obsessed with meeting their every need and yet, like Peggy Lee, they ask "Is that all there is?"

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Published: Feb 17, 2009

I'm a Control Freak and I Hate It!

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:17:01 EDT

I am a recovering control freak. I've been one all of my life, and I hate it! I'm sick of my behavior. My mother was also a control freak, so I know how it feels to be on the other side.

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Published: Feb 16, 2009

Creepy Phenomena "Reborns"

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:52:16 EDT

Just Google "Reborns" and see all of the sites (including Amazon) that come up. I don't know about you, but this creepy phenomena scares me.

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Published: Feb 09, 2009

Millard Fuller Dies at 74

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:07:37 EDT

Preaching the "theology of the hammer," Fuller built an army of volunteers that included former U.S. presidents, other world leaders and Hollywood celebrities.

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Published: Feb 04, 2009

But He's Always Sorry Afterward

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:32:52 EDT

After he abuses me, he is immediately sorry (even crying and begging my forgiveness). But I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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Published: Feb 01, 2009

Happy 100th George Beverly Shea!

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:45:11 EDT

As the musical mainstay in Mr. Graham's crusades, Bev Shea is often called "America's Beloved Gospel Singer."

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Published: Jan 31, 2009

Ted Bundy and Dr. James Dobson's Conversation

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:12:49 EDT

Years before he had become violent, Ted (as a child) had picked through his neighbor's garbage and found porno magazines. It started an inexplicable addiction to violent sex inside of him, and it grew exponentially.

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Published: Jan 29, 2009

"Seven Pounds" - What Happened to Grace?

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:42:03 EDT

I saw the movie Seven Pounds (with Will Smith) and here are some of my reactions to this "inspirational" movie.

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Published: Jan 23, 2009

Check Your Credit Card Statements!

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:50:22 EDT

A security breach has occurred and our credit cards have been targeted, and this affects Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

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Published: Jan 21, 2009

The Formula for Success

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:16:55 EDT

I have written before about love being a verb, not just a noun. One who really loves will put feet to his/her feeling. (Actions really do speak louder than words!)

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Published: Jan 18, 2009

He Loves Me, but He's Not "In Love" with Me

April Lorier, Author & Encourager — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:03:19 EDT

I never saw this coming. After 28 years of marriage, my husband announced he loved me, but he wasn't "in love" with me. Is it my fault?

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Published: Jan 15, 2009