As I awakened this morning, it was with a heart full of gratitude, though it seemed I barely rested at all. The impending warnings of possible tornados and damaging winds for the night before, made it extremely difficult to sleep soundly. You see, for many days, the news was pre warning residents in multiple states that a terrible weather pattern was taking shape. Conditions were gearing up for it to be unlike anything we had ever seen in our lifetimes.... Read more
The word “division” has been on my mind a lot lately, and it is something that has upended homes, churches, governments, and quite honestly all known human relationships. Sadly, the enemy is really good at stirring up conflict in the simplest things, and knows the areas that trouble us enough to each take a stand, knowing it will cause division. I believe he has an agenda that first includes isolating us from others, and then steals our focus away from... Read more
Those of you who know me personally, know that one thing is true: “This Girl Loves Christmas!” Almost everything about it is something I look forward to, with an eager heart. From decorating to shopping, wrapping and preparing to be with family and friends, “I Am All In!” You can be assured that my mind is set and determined to make it the best it can be for everyone I know and love. No matter how tired I get, or... Read more
There is a heaviness deep in my soul, and it is proof of the chaos that surrounds me. At almost every turn, there are traumatic things taking place, and finding joy and peace in the midst of it all, is not easy. No matter how much I try to shift the discouraging negative thoughts, they come flooding back in, refusing to be settled or calmed. Some are the typical repeating problems that seemingly never get resolved, some are concerns for... Read more
I will use this opening statement once again: Warning! Subject Matter May Be Controversial for Those of the Christian Faith! If you have read part 1, you are either vehemently agreeing or disagreeing with the things I posted. However, I was not finished, so brace yourself for more, before you decide your stance. (If you have not read the first part, I ask you to do so at this link for Part 1, before you read this one, to get the full... Read more
Warning! Subject Matter May Be Controversial for Those of the Christian Faith! I’m guessing my opening statement might have caught your attention rather quickly! At first, I thought it might be a funny little way to begin writing this story; but rest assured, that my heart tells me you will end up in agreement with me all too soon! So, I guess you can say that I am decisively laying it on that line right from the start, by... Read more
I am hoping that this title caught your attention because I want to share some exciting news with you. If you have followed my column, you know that I have dreamed of writing and publishing a book for decades! Well, now I can share with you the fact that DREAMS REALLY CAN COME TRUE! I am living proof of that, and I am here to ask you to not give up on those dreams that you feel God leading... Read more
Today is July 4th, a day referred to as Independence Day in the United States of America, where I am blessed to live. There will be many celebrations of this great day all around our country. It’s our way of commemorating the founding of this great nation. There will be barbecues, picnics, gatherings with family and friends, and firework displays to honor the day that we gained our freedom to exist as the United States of America! But I wonder,... Read more
Several years ago, I started a journey to rediscover myself, and the calling that God has for my life. From the outside looking in, you might have laughingly thought that I was experiencing my own personal midlife crisis, and you may have been partially correct. However, many factors were affecting my life at this time, and perhaps my age was one of the biggest contributing factors, in the beginning. There was a profound urgency deep inside, requiring that I figure... Read more
Sitting on my porch on Mother’s Day morning, I was feeling very thankful! As I thought about being a mom and life in general, I began to think about how many times I pray and ask God for things, fully expecting Him to hear me and answer.(Which is a bunch of prayers, if I’m being totally honest!) Then I began pondering the prayers answered verses the praise given for them! Regretfully, I felt like I probably had not been nearly... Read more
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