Inspiration and Encouragement - April Lorier Inspirational Christian author April Lorier on international womens issues, spiritual growth, abuse, divorce, parenting, depression, relationships, emotional healing and encouragement for women worldwide. Statistics Unique Visitors: Total Unique Visitors: Outgoing: Total Outgoing: 0 0 1 1045

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Chicken Politics in California: A Must Read! 2008-01-13 23:41:00 You and I know the world has problems, right? There are wars, natural disasters, child abuse, spousal abuse, starving, dying and the world is in turmoil. Big Brother has not been able to do much... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Encouragers or Chippers? My "Aha Moment" 2008-01-13 00:18:00 The strangest things provoke thought in me! This morning I had one of those “Aha! Moments” while making my breakfast protein shake. I started with water, protein powder, artificial sweetener,... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Genital Mutilation: God Help The Little Girls 2008-01-11 22:42:00 I ask you to imagine your young daughter, or granddaughter, anywhere from the age of 4 to 12, being held down on the ground by several women, her legs spread and stabilized as either a rusty knife or... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Women, Stop Identity Thieves! 2008-01-11 00:32:00 Identity theft is rising every day around the world. There are thousands – maybe even millions of scammers sitting in scrunched up offices, executing their plans to steal your identity and profit... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

A Chance To Exchange Burdens 2008-01-10 21:53:00 "Why is my burden so heavy?" I slammed the bedroom door and leaned against it. Is there no rest from this life? I wondered. I stumbled to my bed and dropped onto it, pressing my pillow around my ears... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Foster Mother, Blessing in Disguise 2008-01-10 11:31:00 During The Great Depression, it was not unusual for families who did not have sufficient money to feed all of the children to pick one to “sell” to another family as a live-in servant. In return,... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Hillary Found Tearful "Voice" 2008-01-09 16:44:00 Well, the big debate today is did Hillary's tears turn her campaign around? Were they real tears, or contrived tears with a purpose? On the "real" side, we have pundits asking why Hillary, a woman,... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Presidential Candidates: Passionate Suitors 2008-01-08 20:20:00 After watching the New Hampshire Primary, it has dawned on me that presidential candidates are like romantic suitors. They are all passionate, polite and charming while parsing their promises to make... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Britney Spears vs Dr. Phil 2008-01-07 22:50:00 An AP story caught my eye today and set off a storm of righteous indignation within me. Britney Spears does not have issues! She has serious psychiatric problems! How dare this television... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ... Britney Spears

No Honor For My Father? 2008-01-07 12:53:00 The first American to die in Iraq this year was Andrew Olmsted of Colorado Springs, CO and a self-described libertarian. His school mates dubbed him "Alex Keaton" (Family Ties Show of the '80s). The... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Following A Brainless Fish? 2008-01-06 11:44:00 I am thinking this morning about an experiment that was done on fish. Scientists were trying to find out why fish swam in schools (as opposed to swimming alone). They took one fish and did a lobotomy... Dr. Rei Rolkram says, "I encourage all who are suffering the spiritual effects of abuse, divorce and depression to visit April's very insightful blog." ...

Please Pray for Herb 2008-01-05 22:11:00 Tonight my heart is breaking for my friend, Herb. He's a tough guy in every part of his life except for his wife who passed away December 27th. She came into his life when he did not have any interest in having another woman in his life. He had already been through a bad marriage, and he wasn't going to make himself vulnerable to another one! But this woman with red hair and a warm smile just ...

Jesus Is Only As Far Away As Your Need 2008-01-05 12:28:00 The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new. She looked like that she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before. "Leave me alone," he growled. To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling -- her even white teeth ...

Just Go With The Flow and Hang On Tight! 2008-01-04 22:04:00 Well, most of you know about the last "season" in California. If you haven't read what I and millions of others went through, read it here. Everyone watches the Rose Parade out of Pasadena, and they think, "Why am I living here in this cold place? Look at California! It's paradise!" NOT! As a Californian, I do not know about Summer, Winter, Spring, or Fall. I know about Fire Season, Torrential ...

How Do You Measure Yourself? 2008-01-03 11:09:00 Today I've been thinking about all the lies I believed about who I was. When I was a child of school age, I believed I was the fat, unattractive girl in the classroom. I believed I was inferior because my father "didn't have a real job." (He was a pastor and the kids thought he worked only one day a week.) Since I lived in a small mining town where most men went to work every day, I felt ashamed ...