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WHY
As Ellen passed through Macy's department store, she noticed a young woman crying near the children's section. From a distance, she...

J.O. Ballance
Jun 29, 20253 min read


DICK & PU$
Seated on the grey leather sofa in the living room of their ranch-style, one-story house, Dick sipped gin and puffed on a cigar, while...

J.O. Ballance
May 28, 20252 min read


UNDESERVING
When I sit back and think about the times I have entertained empty conversations from an undeserving person, I realized that I cannot...

J.O. Ballance
May 19, 20252 min read


WWTHU
Occasionally, life will deliver powerful blows that leave us weakened and force us to endure challenging periods where it seemed...

J.O. Ballance
May 5, 20251 min read


EYES
The reality of the present moment has opened my eyes, and I refuse to live in a society where lies and truths coexist. I am firmly rooted...

J.O. Ballance
Apr 13, 20251 min read
Q and A – Author J.O. Ballance
Q: What inspired the author to become a writer? A : I will be straightforward: I have never aspired to be a writer. I had a story, and I...

J.O. Ballance
Apr 1, 20254 min read
COURAGE
Like the majority of people, we choose to ignore the fact that we live in a culture where there is no gray area between right and wrong....

J.O. Ballance
Mar 25, 20252 min read
UNTRAP
The idea that I would one day write a book was completely out of my imagination. At the time I began writing, I believe God gave me the...

J.O. Ballance
Jan 26, 20251 min read
DINNER TABLE
My family used to always sit at the dinner table for meals when I was a little child. Actually, the majority of our teachings come from...

J.O. Ballance
Jan 16, 20253 min read
WHY - Hi
If you’re viewing my page, why are you waiting? Go ahead, click the link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD6K6CF Don’t overthink! Just do...

J.O. Ballance
Nov 27, 20241 min read
HEART
The first day I laid eyes on you, I loved you. I wanted you in my life, not for a moment, but for a lifetime. I took the time and...

J.O. Ballance
Nov 20, 20242 min read
SPIRIT
As I drove home after running errands, the spirit of the Lord enveloped me, tears formed and my spirit rejoiced. I thought, in spite of...

J.O. Ballance
Nov 5, 20243 min read
MEMORY
This morning, I was reminded of a childhood memory when I looked in the mirror. My mother would often warn me as a child not to go...

J.O. Ballance
Oct 29, 20242 min read
WORDS
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me; nonetheless, words do hurt. During my childhood, I remember repeating...

J.O. Ballance
Oct 3, 20242 min read
PERSON
An extraordinary person has won my affection! This person has consistently supported me during challenging times and has always been...

J.O. Ballance
Oct 1, 20241 min read
VOICELESS
If you had taken the time to tell me that there was more to life than hair, nails, makeup, clothes and having an hourglass shape, than...

J.O. Ballance
Sep 24, 20242 min read
FEEDBACK
While I was in the process of writing this novel, I had to learn how to accept feedback, especially when I was the one who asked a friend...

J.O. Ballance
Sep 13, 20242 min read
MIRROR OF LIFE
When I sit and gaze in the mirror, I can observe the course I have traveled. This road concludes that I am sitting in front of my...

J.O. Ballance
Sep 12, 20242 min read
WAKE UP!
This narrative, Michelle, has long afflicted our culture. As women, we must wake up and alter the way we approach our personal and...

J.O. Ballance
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Why, I wrote!
Even though the topic of infidelity in relationships is not novel, I felt compelled to tell this story to the general public in the hope...

J.O. Ballance
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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