“Remember the days of long ago! (Ask your father and the aged men; They will tell you all about it.)” Deuteronomy 32:7 TLB

Writing our memoir has been an amazing journey. I am totally blown away by what I have learned – about myself! Seriously. It has been fun, challenging, gut-wrenching, surprising… I could go on. I genuinely believe every person needs to write their story; if only for themselves.

While THE REBEL AND PREACHER MAN is our true love story, it also holds some mystery, more than one miracle, and….

There are many reasons every single person should write his or her life story. Here are five that I personally think are good reasons.

Most Important: Do it for YOU!

I cannot over-emphasize this point. If you never plan to have anyone else read your writing, you still need to do it for yourself. Honestly, something happens when your words leave your head and heart and through your hands onto the paper. I am serious. Do it for you.

Help Others Overcome Challenges

Every person faces challenges of one kind or another. As you write about your personal challenges, you gain insight into how to help others. What has formed you into the person you are? God never wastes a thing; he will use the good and the bad for His glory as you yield control to Him.

So You Don’t Forget Where You Have Been

As I wrote The Rebel and Preacher Man, I gathered information from small notepads, journals, and even scribbles on the back of envelopes. There are little tidbits in the book that I had long forgotten; jewels in every sense of the word.

Preserve Your Family History for Future Generations

Get beyond forming the family tree. Consider the heart issues. Why are you living where you are now? Is this where you planned on spending your last years? Did the cares of this world pull you away from your youthful dreams?

Pray about Sharing All or Part of Your Story

You do not have to write a book. Do you have life experiences that might help others? Are there some fun, crazy times worth sharing? Both print and online publications are looking for short stories that encourage or lighten the load of others. We need each other.

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I am praying for you as you read this. Please, ask God where you are in this article. What does HE want you to do? Trust me on this. Follow your heart as He leads and you will be amazed at what God has for you.

Blessings, prayers, love and Hugs,

 

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