<![CDATA[Patricia A. Bridewell  - Home]]>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:01:14 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrew 11:1]]>Sun, 22 May 2011 12:52:24 -0800http://www.patriciabridewell.com/1/post/2011/05/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit.htmlGreetings and Welcome!

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I'm so happy and honored that you’re visiting my website.  I know the Lord will enrich your lives with mounds of blessings if you walk by faith to accomplish your goals.  I’m so excited about what God is doing in my life, and I glorify Him for His grace and mercy.  Like the ol’ saints used to say “If it had not been for the Lord, where would I be?” Well, I've been blessed with  God's favor for a long time, and I consistently praise Him.

I grew up in Los Angeles, California under the roof of three gracious women who greatly influenced my life.  Mama, Aunt Dorothy, and Grandmama.  My spiritual energy emanated from Grandmama, who roused up all the kids every week for Sunday School and church services.  None of us ever tried excuses for not attending all day services.  We knew better. Sunday school and all day church services were not an option, but a requirement. As Grandmama used to say "Me and my house will serve the Lord." To this day, I am thankful for the strong spiritual discipline and guidance that supplied  peace through torrential storms in my life. Writing was an integral part of my childhood, although I didn't comprehend the importance until later.   A quiet, rather shy child, I wrote most of what I sometimes couldn’t verbally articulate.  Whether they were greeting cards for birthdays and holidays or letters to ask for something I wanted, my pen—sometimes a pencil, was a catalyst for my prose.

Approximately six years ago, I started journaling during a time of crisis, and from those notes my first novel Reflections of a Quiet Storm was born.  Since then, I've written short stories for two anthologies, articles for the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper, Advance for Nurses Magazine,  and many more. My creativity runs in large streams; storyline outlines are not enough. When an idea for a book strikes, I jot down notes. From there, whatever beginning chapters I've created must  be typed and filed away for future reference. So, I have several WIPS waiting on the shelf for attention. LOL.  I am now jointly working with my daughter-in-law on the highly anticipated Christian Fiction novel  A Generation of Curses (NCM Publishing). I also balance a career as a nursing college professor for two universities. I am a mother and proud grandmother. I’ve been a member of West Angeles Church of God in Christ for 18 years.

This is an ongoing invitation to visit my site often, and extend the offer to friends and family. I will continue to encourage, uplift, motivate, and lead people to Christ through my work and writing.

Countless Blessings to You,


Patricia A. Bridewell
Faith and Fiction Retreat 2011 - Author Panelist
www.faithandfictionretreat.com


]]><![CDATA[Words of Inspiration]]>Sun, 22 May 2011 12:50:22 -0800http://www.patriciabridewell.com/1/post/2011/05/dont-wait-until-the-battle-is-over-shout-now.htmlDon't Wait Until the Battle is Over; Shout Now!
What an awesome declaration of power through faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As I listened to the West Angeles Church of God in Christ Choir sing this song on Sunday, joy filled my heart as the Holy Spirit embraced the sanctuary. The words of this hym served as a reminder of battles we must endure throughout our lives. No matter how tough the battles are, do not wait until they are resolved to give God the Glory. Have faith that he will carry you through and '"shout now" for victory. Challenges for the saints are two-fold because we face normal life issues compounded by those of temptation. We have to stay focused on Him to alleviate the worldly desires to do what we know is not right.  Battles at times are insurmountable and many times we may feel that we are at a point of no return. We have prayed for long periods and nothing has changed, but we continue praying. The climax finally arrives and in steps King Jesus to save the day! Wonderful, Omnipotent, Almighty is the Lord our God. Maybe you are waiting on that job opportunity, relief from financial burdens, struggling with your loved ones, trying to stay saved in a worldly society, or dealing with many other problems.  Have faith and know that God is able. "Don't wait until the battle is over; SHOUT NOW!"
"No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, said the LORD." Isaiah 54:17  
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