Category: Faith
I am still standing.
How many others have this thought when they look in the mirror some days? I am still standing. I can not believe it some days. I am in awe of everything God has provided. I have the strength I …
Shout Out to Community
In April, I traveled to Texas for a writing retreat. I wrote my heart out leaving pieces of myself on the screen. Something people don’t understand or realize about a writer- on occasion you must spread your wings …
Sometimes the Lesson You Prepare Isn’t the Lesson At All
It took me 120 days to finish. After countless hours, disappointments and prayer, I completed the last page of the curriculum for the women’s retreat. Five sections to cover in two days, with five women presenting the information. I …
What the Alamo Reminded Us
We stood amazed. We were standing in front of The Alamo. We happened to be in San Antonio on the 300th anniversary. There were people buzzing all around like bees. They were preparing for a ceremony, but we …
“No” Isn’t a Four Letter Word
The look on her face said it all. Her tone was disappointed. “It’s ok, I really didn’t want you anyway, I just wanted your husband,” she said, then walked away. It’s not that I didn’t want to serve …
He Fought All of Hell, For Me
Jesus was crucified and three days later he rose from the grave. What powerful images are invoked by all the stories and music derived from these few passages of scripture. Take a moment and really think about it. …
Ark Encounter
The Ark Encounter in Williamstown Kentucky is quite amazing. Having no idea what to expect, I was fascinated not only at the sheer enormity of the finished product but at the education I received while walking through the …
Trap Sins and Gods Revealing Words
Every morning, I fix myself a steaming cup of java and settle on the couch to write. One morning I woke up with clear words in my mind. It was as if someone had spoken them directly. I …
What if Candy Hearts Meant Something?
Love is a lot of things. Mostly, love is a verb. It’s an action which takes many forms. Jesus didn’t love standing still. I can’t do it either. When I think of love, it’s something someone does for …
