I love to read! When I was younger, I had plenty of books to read. More importantly, though, I had plenty of bookmarks for my books! Some bookmarks had cute pictures on them, but most of them had inspiring quotes or messages. As you know, I published a book last…
Being Transparent
There is something so relaxing about Sundays. It is like a gift from heaven. As I write this, I’m enjoying my time alone with God. That’s what Sundays are all about for me. Yes, you get to go to church and see your friends and other Christians, but it is…
This week, the death of Robin Williams struck a nerve in a lot of people. There was shock from some, others who said it shouldn’t have been a shock, and people calling for us to be aware of others around us who might be depressed. It was a cry from all religions that…
I had the privilege of writing an article for NCN News (Nazarene Communications Network) to promote my upcoming webinar with The Discipleship Place. The webinar will be Monday, September 8, 2014 from 7-8 pm CST. All are welcomed to sign up for this FREE event. If you are available to…
School is getting ready to start here in Tennessee and our family will once again be in a routine. Each year, it seems that our family is moving further and further into the “new times” of life. We have new schools, new sports, and new activities. Days seems to move quickly during this…
Abraham Lincoln is my favorite president. I grew up going to his house, seeing his grave, watching plays about his childhood, and reading books on his life. In my adult life, I’ve visited even more places he visited or lived and believe I’ve managed to see all the sights available. So,…
You walk through life each and every day doing just about the same thing. You have a schedule of rising in the morning, working, taking time for family and friends, and eating. It happens over and over again. Does your schedule make you who you are, or do you determine…
In my last post, we talked about fighting for our lives in a dry land not focused upon God. We have a choice in any circumstance we are placed. We looked at the following: The life of one tree vs. the death of another The dryness of the sand vs….
Sometimes all we need is a change of venue and scenery for us to see life and our circumstances in a different light. I loved the opportunity to visit out west a few summers back. My husband and I decided to drive a lot of back roads so we could see…
Open mouth, insert foot. Too many times I’ve done just this. I look at someone, make a quick and rash judgement, open mouth and insert foot. Will I ever learn? You hear as parents that what you say will one day be repeated by your children. Those without children, or…