Author: tclaytor

Tatyana Claytor is primarily a lover of story and truth. As an English teacher, she is surrounded by the stories of the ages, but as a lover of God, she is enveloped in the Story beyond all ages. Her desire is to know the Author of this story as clearly as possible that she might help others see God’s truth in their lives and His plan in their stories. She currently lives in Cocoa, Florida with her three story-loving children and her husband, a minister of Youth and Missions. She has a Master’s degree in Education from Nova Southeastern University and a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Liberty University. She is also the editor for Growthtrac Ministries, a website dedicated to helping marriages.

Over-giving and the Enneagram

May 1, 2020 tclaytorLeave a comment

I sat in the darkened parking lot while my husband helped the woman and her son load up our van with her belongings. She had showed up a couple of weeks ago in my Sunday school class looking very foreign to Florida culture in her black clothes and European accent. The distress on her face,… Continue reading Over-giving and the Enneagram

Missions as Encouragement

March 21, 2020 tclaytorLeave a comment

As one of the driest places on earth, Arequipa, Peru presents an image of dusty landscapes sprinkled with villages precariously balanced on its hilly terrain. As you drive further down the mountain, however, an oasis of verdure explodes around the sole river and water source that runs through it. In this lush area, a Christian… Continue reading Missions as Encouragement

Little Women–Lots of Truth

February 28, 2020February 18, 2020 tclaytorLeave a comment

“I don’t understand it. What can there be in a simple little story like that to make people praise it so?” she said quite bewildered. “There is truth in it, Jo, that’s the secret…” --- From its first publication, Little Women was a sensation. Though one of the characters jokes that no one would want… Continue reading Little Women–Lots of Truth

Hidden Gifts: One Woman’s Journey Toward Discovering Her Calling

February 21, 2020February 18, 2020 tclaytorLeave a comment

What if talents have been hidden or diminished just because we just didn’t believe we could or shouldn’t use our gifts?

Taking Steps Together This Valentines

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 tclaytorLeave a comment

Relationships should begin, and proceed, on the progression of steps. When getting to know each other or beginning to pursue romance, the relationship should deepen as a response to each other’s steps.