Meet My Friend Lesley-Anne Evans

I have had so many conversations, particularly with women, but I know it is just as true with men, about their struggle with forgiving others. Too many people are living as prisoners, because they cannot forgive past hurts. Jesus commanded that we forgive one another, but many of us simply do not know how!

The subject of forgiveness is multi-layered, and too much for one blog. A few weeks ago I was praying for some of the people I have had recent conversations with, who were struggling with forgiving past hurts. I was also talking to God about writing a series of blogs on this difficult subject. I’m not kidding… within minutes of praying about it, my friend Lesley-Anne (LA for short) popped up on Facebook, and invited me to be a guest blogger on her site. She was thinking of doing a series on – “forgiveness.” I didn’t even have to question that her invitation was God’s timely response to my prayer. I said yes.

Though my own blogs will appear here on my blog page, the series will be featured on Lesley-Anne’s blog site Buddy Breathing.

We are on a mission to uncover, or discover,  the power and freedom through forgiving others. We invite you on this join us.

But first, I would like you to meet my friend Lesley-Anne.

Lesley-Anne Evans is a writer and poet who calls Kelowna, British Columbia her home. She lives her life against the backdrop of mountains, lake, orchards and vineyards, with her handsome husband, three teen kids, and one large hunting-deprived German Pointer.

Referring to herself as ‘writer and poet’ is something that continues to move LA’s heart, as she recognizes what God can do with a very ordinary woman. Writing has become a passion, a calling, and a fulfillment of dreams, but only though God’s prompting and knocking her over the head to make her pay attention.

Just over five years ago Lesley-Anne stepped out on a limb of faith, submitted an article to Okanagan Women’s Magazine, and much to her surprise, was greeted with open arms by the editor. Since then, LA has co-edited an online women’s magazine, written for local paper, magazine and websites, and had poetry and stories published in Australia. She continues to unearth what God has for her next. Ephesians 3:20.

Lesley-Anne’s passion is to use her voice to bring hope to the world, and to come alongside others in discovering and using their voices. Her online writing network “Pink Ink Workshop” just celebrated it’s first year. Lesley-Anne blogs at Buddy Breathing… a blog about hope.

Lesley-Anne and I first met at a Bible study we were both taking.  We quickly learned that we had a lot in common, including our desire to share our insights through our writing.  I know you are going to love Lesley-Anne’s warm humor, and the way she shares her insights so authentically.  It is a great privilege for me to partner with LA for this series.

Aleichem Shalom.

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