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My guest today is Author Donita K Paul who writes both fantasy and romance. Today’s she talking about her latest romance, <\/span>Two Tickets for the Christmas Ball.<\/span><\/span> Here’s Donita:<\/span><\/p>\n

“The main character in this book is Cora Crowder. She has some very compelling needs to remain in control and an inclination to second guess herself. It is very important to her that she does things the correct way. She became a Christian in college and escaped her family life by moving far away.<\/p>\n

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I have encountered Christians who believe they are responsible for the spiritual health of their families and allow their families to diminish the fruit of the Spirit through criticism and manipulation. There comes a point when being a strong woman means being willing to walk away from people who are scoffers.<\/span><\/p>\n

They will not listen to the Holy Spirit and have no interest in changing. They are content to continue in the current relationship even though it is poisonous. The strong woman realizes that the poison stifles her ability to serve the Lord, an<\/span>d the family is damaged by the poison as well. People who have the opportunity to hurt others suffer continually hardening of their hearts.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Knowing when to bail out and when to stay requires a lot of prayer. In the Bible we see times when Paul remained in a hostile city and got stoned. But there were times when he escaped over a wall in a basket. With relationships that are stagnant and harmful, it would be better to walk away. It would be better to pray for the people from a distance, and when a door opens, be willing minister without bitterness. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Cora struggled to make the decisions that would allow her to grow and also allow a more healthy relationship to develop with her non-believing family. Books have been written about tough love and setting boundaries. Cora is an example of a woman willing to do what it takes to live in God’s will.”–Donita<\/p>\n

Donita, you are so right. Sometimes the hardest but best thing to do is walk away. A strong woman can’t change those around her. But she can guard herself from those who want to destroy her and her witness. Thanks for sharing this with us!–Lyn<\/span><\/span>
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