: About Me

After working in the mental health field for fifteen years, Barbara began to focus full time on writing. She has been published in several family- oriented magazines such as Focus On The Family, Grit, Capper's, Country Woman, and other national magazines.

In September of 2007,Barbara won third place in a writing contest. As a result, her story was published as part of the book, If Only I Could Tell You..., by Kate Harper and Leon Marasco. 

Barbara attended Pearl River Community college in Pearl River County, Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. She received an honorary doctorate in Biblical Counseling from the Progressive Universal Church of Christ. She believes that every day is a learning experience that should be shared with others who share the same interests in life.

Barbara recently received an invitation to join Teachers Without Borders, where she hopes to make a difference writing curriculum for children all over the world.

Barbara's stories and articles can be found on Divinecaroline.com and eHow.com. She writes a regular column for examiner.com as the Atlanta Natural Health Examiner. Barbara enjoys nature and growing her own herbs to use in herbal remedies. She also makes her own fragrances, hand lotions, and cleaning supplies that are earth-friendly.

My passion is ...

my walk with The Heavenly Father

I know too much about ...

human nature

My parents always told me ...

"think before you act"

My childhood ambition ...

to become a journalist

My favorite memory ...

kneeling beside my great-grandmother as we said our bedtime prayers

Why I write ...

I write so I can make room in my head for more stories.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I love the works of Stephen king, Dean Koonz, and too many magazines to name

My first job ...

I worked after school at a truckstop near my house.

My best moment ...

giving birth, twice

My inspiration ...

My great-grandmother, Ruth Rhodes Knowles

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Jesus

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JESUS His honesty has touched my heart through words He spoke so long ago. He said that He would come again. He would not have told us, if not so. He could have told us many things; could have promised earthly treasure. Instead, He spoke of one true God. A God who loves us beyond measure.

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