(I wrote this poem a few years ago but wanted to post again for Mother's Day. I encourage you whether your mom is with you or not, to try and remember the things that made her. Mother's are not the same but they each hold a place in our lives. Remember the things that made... Continue Reading →
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Try a Little Kindness
Do we need some kindness today? Can I get an Amen? It seems in our society there is a lot more meanness going on! Our country, home, churches, and schools need to be reminded of the old song by Glen Campbell "Try a Little Kindness." The chorus goes like this; " You got to try... Continue Reading →
He saw the crowd. He saw you.
I have a confession to make. I was a Christian women's speaker groupie. There. I said it. Two of my closest friends and I used to love going to big women's events together. Driving distance, four hours away, two-day conferences. It didn't much matter. We'd sit in those arenas with thousands of other women, soak... Continue Reading →
The Upside-Down Path to Joy
I sat at my kitchen table with my Bible open, a cup of coffee going cold beside me, and a women's retreat to prepare. The Beatitudes. Easy enough, I thought. I'd taught these before. Studied them. I basically had this one in the bag. And then I read them again. Something shifted quietly, the way... Continue Reading →
Nurturing Writers: Growth in Community
Last week I found myself surrounded by an ocean — and I was definitely the minnow. I attended the NRB Convention, National Religious Broadcasters, in Nashville, Tennessee. If you've never heard of NRB, picture thousands of Christian broadcasters, producers, publishers, radio hosts, and media professionals all gathered under one roof. It's the kind of place... Continue Reading →
When You Can’t Make It Alone
I am posting an article I wrote for Arise Daily Devotions. It really is appropriate right now with all the bad weather. Hope you enjoy it. Click on Arise Daily Devos to open. https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/when-you-cant-make-it-alone/
Guest Blog!
I loved this blog by Debra McNinch. Let's find the blessings in each season. https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/hold-on-spring-is-coming/?page_id=23390
Mend
Mend "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." – Ezekiel 36:26 Do you remember the Bee Gees' song "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" Written in the early 1970s, those haunting... Continue Reading →
‘Make Families Great Again’
The following message is the core message of 'Make Families Great Again' written by Dr. Mel Tavares. I am very happy to share this with you. Our families are in crisis and have been for awhile. Please read this and consider buying this new book. At the end you will find information on where to... Continue Reading →
What will your “Song” be this year?
Happy New Year, dear friend! As we step into a fresh year, many of us are thinking about resolutions, goals, and what we want to be different. But let me ask you a deeper question: What will be the song of your heart this year? Not the playlist on your phone—I mean the thing that... Continue Reading →
