2017. Wow, what a year. It's hard to believe that 2018 is just around the corner...only a few days away. 2017 has been quite the year. I've learned a lot, experienced a lot, and lived a lot. God has been good. Because He is always good, no matter what's going on around us. When I think back over 2017 I'm amazed at the doors God has opened and the things He has done. I can hardly believe the year it has been. The year started off with the rush to get my fourth book finished by April. On April 30th "Yes You Can: A Guide to Writing and Sharing Your Story" released to the world. Another dream come true for me as I searched my name on Amazon and four titles came up. Something I had waited years for. God is so faithful. Throughout the spring/summer I prepared to host a Local Bible Bee for my second year in a row. I loved serving my local kids and investing in their young lives. Over the summer I also signed up for the Young Writer's Workshop from Brett Harris and Jaquelle Crowe--something that completely changed my writing life. The encouragement, advice, and guidance from the YWW program has been invaluable in my journey as a writer. Towards the end of summer I started a new job, which was a huge leap of faith for me and has also been wonderful. On top of that I became a writing ambassador for a wonderful ministry I love, Lane of Roses. Throughout the year, God also gave me the opportunity to be featured on The Rebelution, Kingdom Pen, and Project Inspired. These were dreams come true. Whew. Looking back over all these things, I'm so humbled and honored at what God has done in my writing and in my life. Not to say it's always been easy, for it most certainly hasn't been.But He is still good. In 2017 I also developed a regular schedule here on my blog and it's been so wonderful to see how God has used this little space of the internet for His glory. Here is just a little look back at my top ten favorite posts from my blog in 2017: Why Religion Is Not the Answer When You've Got Nothing Left Dear Brave You Life is Not a Competition 3 Reasons Why You Can't Give Up We Have This Hope My Journey with Chronic Migraines The Greatest of Stories A Different Kind of Beautiful...thoughts on life My A-B-C's of Advice What a year it has really been. I am so thankful for each and every one of you who have read my words, shared my posts, commented your thoughts, or subscribed to my email list. I am grateful. I can't wait to see what God has in store for 2018. Whatever happened in 2017 and whatever is going to happen in 2018, know this, friends...His plans for you are good. Rest in that. Happy (almost) New Year 2018. What are some things that happened for you in 2017? Would love to hear more about your year! <3
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Loved this!! So much happened in 2017 for me... I got my permit, worked twice for a preschool as their pianist, made classical piano finals at BJU's high school festival, witnessed the solar eclipse in totality, started a YouTube channel, helped out with GNC another year, quizzed another year and quizzed out without error last month (!) and so much more.
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Bella Morganthal
12/31/2017 10:22:48 pm
Thank you so much for sharing, Grace! I love hearing about all God has done in your life this past year :) And I LOVED your favorites list :)
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Anna P.
12/29/2017 09:59:10 am
Awesome post, Bella!!! And I also loved your video! Thank you for the time you always put into your blog (and into the video!)
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Bella Morganthal
12/31/2017 10:24:00 pm
Thank you so much for sharing, Anna! God has already used you in so many ways even though you're young! It's so exciting to see :) Congratulations on your book! <3
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Olivia Bell (aka Livy)
12/29/2017 04:36:28 pm
I'm amazed at how God has blessed you in 2017, Bella! He is so good to us, He really blessed me too! I was able to start my own magazine ministry, Christ's Light, I was able to meet a pen-pal (dream come true!) and so much more! I know 2018 is going to be a big year and I am in prayer for it! =)
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Bella Morganthal
12/31/2017 10:24:49 pm
Thank you so much, sweet Livy! <3 It's awesome to see how God is using you! And your magazineeeeee, yes, looooove it <3
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