Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Listening

These are notes from a finance class offered at the church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Prayer is one of the principles of the gospel that provides lift. President Urdorf. – God may be trying … Continue reading

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The culture of Christ

Here are some notes from a church conference or meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. This is the official title. – Sister Snow said when filled with the spirit of God, did you have any trials? … Continue reading

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Connecting the dots: To Awaken the American People!

Presentation by Stephen Pratt

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Spelling Foliage

Good: foliage Bad: foiledge There is one thing that may help me with this. Is that I think of smaller plants of living shorter lives then old trees. And the word age is in foliage. Also, plants are not made … Continue reading

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Writing Dialog

These are some notes from a writing conference. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. 1. Dialog is used to reveal character, provide expository information, and provide information needed to move the story forward. 2. In must have … Continue reading

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Putting off the natural man

These are notes from a finance class offered at the church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Show control and we can take care of long-term financial goals. – If we anticipate an emergency we don’t … Continue reading

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Inspired ministering

Here are some notes from a church conference or meeting. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – Ministering is successful when the recipient feels the love of Christ through others. people feel ministry by personal revelation. – … Continue reading

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The Second Founding of America – from the Know Your Liberty

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Spelling Obliterate

Good: Obliterate Bad: Obliverate This is a very hard word for me. I seem to do ok on the first and end of the word. It is the LIT that is the killer. When you wish to destroy or obLITerate … Continue reading

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Tips for starting a screenplay or graphic novel

These are some notes from a writing conference. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. 1. Establish the genera of your script. 2. introduce our main characters 3. Clarify the world he or she will exist in 4. … Continue reading

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