by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Daily we write even when it's unaffiliated with our author careers. We write emails, texts, school notes, social media posts, and work documents. When we sit down to write professionally, we tend to believe our work here is what counts. But suppose we took all our…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Don’t Fall Apart “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17 NIV). I recently received a string of rejection letters in rapid succession. Usually, they discourage me and can sometimes derail me for days as I experience crushing feelings of…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31 NIV). You’ll first notice the welcome signs, fragrant smells from the kitchen,…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Jamaica is a beautiful exotic island. I was blessed to grow up being able to visit my family there regularly. But since we stayed with family, we enjoyed the experience of living like a local, not a tourist. Some of these experiences meant it was unlikely…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 The next time faced with rejection, embrace it. Know that we’re one step closer to becoming a better writer, securing that coveted publishing deal, or acquiring an agent. We’re in good company if we struggle with an insatiable desire for acceptance and admiration. The need to…