Entering the human race, we walk out into a world, searching for fulfillment. In our pursuit, we struggle with emotional insecurities and faulty relationships. Eventually we find ourselves in a society filled with broken people where many weary travelers are on the same endless quest for peace and well-being. In The Search Stops Here, the author [...]
This past Father’s Day my family and I went to the theatre to see The Karate Kid. I was moved especially by a certain part of the movie. Dre Parker is the young boy who meets Mr. Han, the man to teach him Kung Fu, so he could beat the school bullies in an upcoming [...]
I haven’t written a blog in a long time. I’ve been pre-occupied with writing and publishing a book. More than that, I’ve been involved in growing up - whatever that means. Usually no one likes to reveal those experiences. They’re not as desirable to share. It’s a risk to let others know we haven’t arrived. It’s humbling to [...]
Yesterday someone told me I was a successful speaker, writer, etc…. Honestly, I was stunned. With little on my calendar and a manuscript still sitting in my computer, I’ve felt anything but flourishing. Truthfully, it’s quite upsetting at times, but I’m seeing there are lessons in it all. I’m sure God smiled when He saw [...]
So many people are in need of a miracle today. I have many friends in dire need of one: those with houses close to foreclosure, marriages in turmoil, and many struggle with poor health. Some I know look to be homeless unless God intercedes with a place for them to live. The list continues. Do [...]
With my mind on the new year ahead, I’d like to challenge myself and all I know to be careful this year of “temporary trappings.” Whether it’s family relationships, job frustrations, health issues, finances, Facebook, etc. and etc., let’s make it our goal to not allow ANYTHING to take so much of our emotional energies [...]
When I was a little girl I played the board game CHUTES AND LADDERS. Have you ever played? If you have, you know the objective is to make it all the way up the board going from 1-100. The challenge is the chutes. There are long ones that can take you down several levels or [...]
I know first hand how hardship often attempts to overtake us. Chutes happen! Almost 20 years ago I wanted to end the game. Even as a pastor’s wife I contemplated suicide, and I thank my God today that He offered me a ladder. Those ladders continue to help me realize that there is no [...]
May we encourage each other along the way especially as the day of the Lord approaches! Philippians 1:27 tells us, “Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I [...]