Author Archives: Myrna Folkert

About Myrna Folkert

Myrna is an author who desires to use her gifts to glorify God. She's created this blog to tell stories of her childhood, musings about life, motherless daughters, grief and loss, faith in God, her family history, and facts about the Long QT syndrome. She also has a hearing condition called Tinnitus. Doing interviews with motherless daughters like herself are of great interest. Join in discussions by following this blog and commenting. She would love to hear your stories about life. Myrna is a Christ follower, wife, mother, sister, friend, aunt, and cousin. She was an elementary school teacher for 27 years; now works in her church, and a few other volunteer activities such as Hospice doing "Life Reviews" and Vigils. Myrna loves to read, write, listen to music, go to concerts, and take pictures. Her favorite pastime is boating with her husband near the beautiful shores of West Michigan.

The Ultimate Truth

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

People often ask lately, “What is truth?” How do we know what is truth? Where is truth? There are many who say and act in violent and ignorant ways and claim that their truth is right. So how do we … Continue reading →

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The Edmund Fitzgerald Shipwreck

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

Originally posted on Tablet of your Heart:
“The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” “The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down Of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead…

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The Country I Grew Up In

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I miss the country I grew up in. I went to elementary school in the small town of Hamilton. Mrs. Ferris sat down on the piano bench after lunch and taught us every word of the Star Spangled Banner and … Continue reading →

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A Spiritual Battle

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I think it is our responsibility as Christians and pastors to do our homework and to be involved in our political processes. Leaders such as Franklin Graham, Anne Graham Lotz, Sean Feucht, Michael W. Smith, Daney Gokey, Pastor Greg Locke, … Continue reading →

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The Return

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

What an exciting time to be alive! I watched a gathering of believers at the mall in Washington D.C. on livestream called The Return. It was a day of repentance for our country and people. Jonathan Cahn, the author of … Continue reading →

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A Child Cries

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

Can you hear her? The echo of the pathetic scream pierces through the tunnel. In a rat-infested cage she moans in pain.. She clings to the back corner as the footsteps of a handler approaches. The cold hand grabs her … Continue reading →

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A Reset

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I implore my Heavenly Father to hear my prayer tonight. The events of the last five months brings me to an awareness that we need a reset on many things. We need to reset the laws on caring for babies … Continue reading →

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God Is With Us

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

We live in a troubled world with the Covid19 virus. On top of a pandemic, riots, social and racial unrest, violence, breakdown of the family, abortion, geronticide, fear of meeting for church services, domestic terrorism, the attempt to erase our … Continue reading →

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Be Bold and Courageous

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

There’s something that has been percolating in my mind for weeks. After I met some friends for prayer in the park on the National Day of Prayer, I rode my bike past some tulips and a sign with a story … Continue reading →

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New Book Release – Available Now! Daughters of Hope: Thriving after Mother Loss

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I recently released my new book called, “Daughters of Hope: Thriving after Mother Loss.” The book is part memoir, where I share about the passing of my mother when I was a young girl. I also interviewed twenty-seven women of … Continue reading →

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