Believing and Rejoicing
If we fail to view the world through the eyes of faith, with a heart willing to see God at work, obstacles can mount daily.
About Allison Gingras
I am a Speaker, Nonfiction Writer, and Digital Content Specialist. I have been published with AMP, OSV, and Marian. I am blessed to be the Director of Digital Evangelization for Family Rosary, USA.
Entries by Allison Gingras
How to Pray All the Time
/0 Comments/in Inspirational, Prayer, Spiritual Life/by Allison GingrasSt. Paul’s exhortation to “pray without ceasing” once baffled me. How can I have a life filled with work, chores, family care, and even leisure time, all while praying?
Send Out Your Spirit
/0 Comments/in Evangelization, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Life/by Allison GingrasDo you find yourself lacking in some or all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Return to the Lord with Thanksgiving
/2 Comments/in Inspirational, Thanksgiving, The Mystery of Suffering/by Allison GingrasIt’s easier to remain faithful when God answers our prayers and heals us or removes suffering. But what about when illness, pain, or dilemma remains? Can we stay faithful even then, steadfast in love and trust in the Lord?
Lessons in Compassion
/0 Comments/in Faith, Spiritual Life/by Allison GingrasIn New Testament times, people flocked to Jesus seeking something they lacked—health, freedom, power, peace, or hope. What brings you to Jesus?
Survey Says: Mary, Powerhouse Intercessor!
/3 Comments/in Blessed Mother, Faith, Prayer, Rosary, Uncategorized/by Allison GingrasWelcoming the first Saturday of March, Author Dennis Lambert points out how we all come out as winners when we ask the Blessed Mother to be our intercessor.
Invitation and Evangelization
/0 Comments/in discipleship, Evangelization, Faith/by Allison Gingras“What are you looking for?” Jesus asks (John 1:38). The disciples, perhaps not knowing how to answer, blurted, “Where are you staying?” Jesus replied, “Come and see.” Of course, Jesus knew what they were seeking; is it not what we all seek: peace, hope, salvation?
Scripture as a Writing Prompt
/4 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing, Writing Tips and Tricks/by Allison GingrasNeed help with writer’s block? Allison Gingras offers strategies for using scripture to break through that blank page. Whether a fiction or nonfiction writer, this method works!
Creating a “Social” Social Media Presence
/4 Comments/in Catholic Writers Conference Live, Catholic Writers Conference Online, Catholic Writing and Publishing, Encouragement for Writers, Marketing Your Work, Social Media, The Writing Life/by Allison GingrasCreating a “Social” Social Media Presence During last month’s Catholic Writers Conference Live in Chicago, I was blessed to offer a presentation on the importance of creating a truly “social” social media platform. Flat posts that bombard followers with “salesy” type content does not help build the loyal readers most writers desire when launching a […]
Even Scraps, Received in Faith, Bring Healing
/0 Comments/in Catholic Writing and Publishing, Faith, Hope, Love, Mercy, Prayer, Spiritual Life, The Mystery of Suffering/by Allison GingrasThe woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth, and she begged him to drive the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, “Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” She replied and said to him, […]