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Friendships that make a difference2 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 5 months ago: There’s something about the Christmas season, isn’t there, that makes us want to catch up with … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Australian Christian author, true friendship, The Apostle Paul, celebrating Christmas, Christian mentoring, Spiritual Friendship

Remember ... and be thankful

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 5 months ago: There I was, sitting quietly as I waited for the meeting to start at which I was to speak. I chatted … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, King David, Australian Christian author, The grace of God, Australian Christian novels, Australian Christian Fiction, Soul Friend: the story of a shared spiritual journey

The joys of in-store book signings2 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 5 months ago: I did not know quite what to expect with my first bookstore appearance a few weeks ago. Despite havi … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Book Promotion, Proverbs 3:5-6, Australian Christian author, Australian Christian novels, soul friend, Business Cards

Finding the right response6 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 6 months ago: As an author, I discovered a few books back that you can’t please everyone. Not long after my first … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Australian Christian author, Christian novels, Mentoring, The grace of God, Australian Christian Fiction, soul friend

Fitting the fragments together again2 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 6 months ago: I could have gone away on a short trip with my husband these past few days, but, much as I love him, … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Book Launch, Australian Christian author, soul friend, Soul Friend: the story of a shared spiritual journey, Psalm 46:10-11, Spiritual Retreat

Passing on what we've been given

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 6 months ago: This week it was brought home to me again how much our lives can impact others. As a writer, I alway … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Jesus Christ, Book Launch, Spiritual companion, Australian Christian author, Mentoring, Christian mentoring

Doing one’s best and letting it rest2 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 7 months ago: I am a champion at post mortems. After engaging in any public activity that requires me to perform i … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Spiritual companion, Australian Christian author, Mentoring, spiritual mentor, soul friend, Soul Friend: the story of a shared spiritual journey

On the brink of my new adventure6 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 8 months ago: There I was one day last week, working away happily at my computer, when I heard a few dull thuds ou … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Book Launch, Australian Christian author, spiritual mentor, soul friend, Even Before Publishing, spiritual director

In good company

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 9 months ago: I love Psalm 23. To me, it’s a psalm to be absorbed slowly, phrase by phrase, image by image. And th … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, psalm 23, Australian Christian author, Jo-Anne Berthelsen, soul friend, Soul Friend: the story of a shared spiritual journey, Canisius College

When words are like gold2 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 10 months ago: I wonder if you can remember a time when, like me, you have spoken in haste and rebuked someone hars … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Australian Christian author, spiritual mentor, Soul Friend: the story of a shared spiritual journey, Spiritual Friend, Apples of Gold, settings of silver

Exploring new paths ... again

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 10 months ago: Just over a year ago, after completing six novels, I began planning out my very first non-fiction bo … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Australian Christian novelist, Australian Christian author, spiritual mentor, The grace of God, soul friend, Australian Christian publisher

Searching for those mistakes11 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 11 months ago: I’m on the home run – I think – with my first non-fiction book Soul Friend: the story of a shared sp … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, Amazing Grace, Editing, spiritual mentor, manuscript reader, spiritual direction, Soul Friend: the story of a shared spiritual journey

Creating the perfect cover4 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 11 months ago: I wonder how important the cover is to you when choosing a book. If the book is by one of your favou … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, pharisees, Australian Christian novelist, Australian Christian author, Hypocrisy, soul friend, Jesus and the Pharisees

Travelling this humble writing road5 comments

Jo-Anne Berthelsen wrote 1 year ago: One of the handiest qualities any aspiring writer needs to have, in my opinion, is a good dose of hu … more →

Tags: Devotions, Reflections, writing, John 13, Australian Christian publishers, humility, Foot Washing, Australian Christian author, Australian author


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