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Virginia Pillars lives on a farm, along with her husband of forty-seven years. She is the mother of four, one of whom suffered from a mental illness, and a grandmother of four with a passion for reaching out to families who are also affected. She details her journey through mental illness with her child in her memoir, Broken Brain, Fortified Faith: Lessons of Hope Through a Child’s Mental Illness, winner of the 2017 Selah Award and the CWG Seal of Approval. She contributed to Grief Diaries Poetry, Prose & More. Virginia speaks on the effects of mental illness on families and her faith journey, plus she volunteers for the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) organization as an educator/support group leader.

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

Virginia Pillars I like a mixture of books that teach, books that entertain, and books that challenge me. I want to read Echoes of Family by Barbara Claypole White, Ri…moreI like a mixture of books that teach, books that entertain, and books that challenge me. I want to read Echoes of Family by Barbara Claypole White, Rightfully Ours by Carolyn Astfalk, I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi, Turning Life into Fiction by Robin Hemley, plus other books to learn how to write fiction.(less)

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Virginia Pillars Learn the craft from experienced writers. Be open to constructive criticism. Read books to experience different methods of writing. Continually challe…moreLearn the craft from experienced writers. Be open to constructive criticism. Read books to experience different methods of writing. Continually challenge yourself to stretch beyond what you think you can do. I spend time in devotion and prayer before I write.(less)

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Lent 2023

Lent began last Wednesday, February 22, as a time for self-improvement, and to grow closer to our Lord. I hope to post one of my reflections based on Scripture over the few weeks.

Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. Hebrews 2:18

Jesus took human form for thirty-three years before his crucifixion to enable us