When you write from your real-life experiences, especially as a Christian woman, you serve a higher purpose. Your story may help someone heal or even lead them to a decision.

If you don't write your book, life will go on. You'll keep building. You'll keep showing up. But you'll also keep wondering: "What if I had said yes" to the opportunity to be a published author?

Many people face challenging situations that they overcome in significant ways but fail to recognize the details as beneficial to their next phase. Let's keep it in perspective. You may need those details to help you do your next great exploits or to help someone succeed in their life's focus.