Do you love a good story? I do. And I was recently reminded of the multitude of stories – real life stories - all around me. But all too often, I’ve been clueless. This past week, I attended a Celebration of Life service for a friend’s 99-year-old mother. Both women...
The leaders from our Bible study shared prayer requests for the summer. We see each other twice weekly from September through May, so as I pray for these precious ladies it helps me to feel close to them during our off time. One prayer request has brought deep...
Last week I posted an update on my one word for 2016: joy. This week, in the interest of complete transparency, I’m posting an epic fail on the same subject. It happened during a recent trip to Cincinnati to attend a conference, trade show, and board meeting. I left...
I recently attended a high school graduation ceremony of a friend’s son. In his commencement address, the pastor told the following joke: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson decide to go on a camping trip. After dinner and a bottle of wine, they lay down for the night, and...
Traveling along I-95 in south Florida can often make you feel as if you’re putting your life on the line. Last week it was more than just a feeling. We were four women driving to a memorial service sixty miles from home. In the middle lane of I-95, the truck in front...
I am heartbroken…and I stand convicted. I'm heartbroken because, based on past experience with those who have abused their authority, black parents fear that their children are walking targets. I am equally heartbroken because, based on past experience, law...
I was recently reminded that a few weeks ago marked the first anniversary of the death of Elisabeth Elliot. She was the wife of martyred missionary Jim Elliot. Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve probably heard some of his quotes: “He is no fool who gives what he...
Is America a Christian nation? Read these quotes before you answer!
I give up. I look for logic in our world but it seems to be in short supply. Osteoporosis medication causes femur fractures. Depression medication causes suicidal thoughts. Illegal aliens with a social security number are eligible for tax refunds, even if they’ve...
As we prepare to celebrate Father’s Day, I offer this video in honor of fathers everywhere. If you are a father, how would you answer the question in this video: How much time do you have?
The Point of Prayer I placed another order with Amazon this week. And because of a Prime membership, not only...
Intentional Bible Study – Part 2 Intentional Bible study is not enough. That may not be what you expect to hear from...
Intentional Bible Study – Part 1 There’s Bible study and then there’s intentional Bible study. But did you know...