Inspiration – Barbara Meyers

Motivation vs. Enthusiasm

By Barb Meyers March 9, 2023Animal, Inspiration, Work, writers, Writing, Writing Books, Writing Romance

Motivation vs. Enthusiasm Do you know the difference between motivation and enthusiasm? From my thesaurus: motivation: (n) ambition, inspiration enthusiasm: (n) keen interest, excitement From my dictionary: Motive: some inner…

The Color of Nothing Coming Soon #2

By Barb Meyers November 10, 2021Family, Inspiration, The Color of Nothing, Writing, Writing Books

As things began to deteriorate, my husband always said, "We got her too late." Maybe he was right. By the time I met Darla, her path was already set.

The Color of Nothing Coming Soon

By Barb Meyers November 3, 2021Inspiration, The Color of Nothing

Darla was 15. I honestly could not believe that her mother was going to leave her in a homeless shelter over Christmas!

Sunday Morning Musings: The Donut Story

By Barb Meyers August 1, 2021God, Inspiration, Life, Prayer, Uncategorized

I drop off the donuts still questioning the meaning of this morning’s donut quest. Is it about sacrifice? None of this was convenient for me. Is it about following God’s plan instead of my own? About listening when guidance is offered?

God’s Grace

By Barb Meyers July 2, 2021God, Inspiration, Life, love, Prayer2 Comments

What if we met everything with God's grace? Instead of anger. Instead of backing away or tuning out when someone mistreats us or lashes out at us. What if we came back with God's grace every single time?

Sunday Morning Musings: Me: God, please help me God: I’m trying, but you’re not listening.

By Barb Meyers December 6, 2020children, God, Inspiration, parents, Prayer

Even when we say, “Oh, God” or “Oh, my God” or plain old “God!” it’s a prayer of sorts. Whether we’re sharing grief, frustration, or joy, God hears us.

Never Doubt God Knows What You Need

By Barb Meyers April 10, 2020editing, fiction, God, Good Books, gratitude, If You Dare, Inspiration, Phantom, Publishing, Red Bud Series, Self-publishing, Uncategorized, writers, Writing, Writing Books, Writing Romance

“I’m so grateful the author decided to publish this “manuscript under the bed”. It is filled with loss, torment, hope, action, and suspense that this reviewer could not put down. Recommend highly!”

When What Was Lost Is Found: Never Give Up Hope

By Barb Meyers August 12, 2018God, gratitude, happy endings, Inspiration, Life, memory, Prayer, senior citizens

When What Was Lost Is Found I have become the queen of losing things. Last fall I lost two of my favorite necklaces. One I love not only because my…

There But For the Grace of God Go I

By Barb Meyers July 27, 2018God, gratitude, Inspiration, Uncategorized2 Comments

There But For the Grace of God Go I I get out of my car in the supermarket parking lot at the same time a car slowly cruises by. The…

Go Change the World. It’s Not Too Late. Is It?

By Barb Meyers June 1, 2018Friendship, Inspiration, senior citizens, Song Lyrics, Uncategorized, Weddings, Writing

“Everything we own is stuffed in our cart. My favorite bone, his Purple Heart...” Lyrics from Couple of Strays