Valentine’s Day is one of my least favorite holidays. I love flowers and candy, but I don’t like the feeling some have who didn’t receive …
To the Woman Who’s Lonely on Valentine’s Day
What Shook Your Entire World to the Core?
Have you ever had something happen that shook your entire world to the core? Perhaps, you were in an accident, or a family member became …
God is Moving Me, Forward -Last Year’s Focus Word
Do you have a word for the year? Let me be real…initially I wasn’t a fan of having a word for the year. God doesn’t …
To My Precious Daughter, Holly for Her 16th Birthday
My youngest daughter turned 16 on December 17th. Like every parent, I wanted to make this birthday special…even more special than the others. So, along …
Bible Verse Mapping Made Simple
Many people like to map Bible verses to help with understanding and memorization. This video is a simple demonstration of Bible verse mapping. Please remember …
Keys to Reliable Bible Interpretation
Many people teaching the Word of God, do not know or understand how to correctly interpret or apply it. As people of God and of …
More Inspirational Biblical Leadership in the Old Testament
Christian leaders face many struggles and obstacles. Yet, the Old Testament is filled with examples of inspirational biblical leadership. Recently, leaders at a local Christian …
Keys to Spiritual Growth
When I was a little girl, my grandparents had a huge garden with rolls of green beans, corn, squash, and more. There were trees throughout …
Philippians: Learning to Love Others
Philippians: Learning to Love others, is now available through Amazon and various bookstores. The study takes us on a journey with Paul to Macedonia. There, …
25 Years and Counting…Marriage is a Blessing
He left the house in pursuit of a quick take-out meal. He was as happy and carefree as a child on a slide. When he …
Hope for the Grieving Heart
I started writing this in July 2018…I’m finally ready to encourage others by sharing this journey with grief. My grief is still overwhelming at times. …
How to Overcome Fear, Biblically
In his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief, that the only thing we have …
God Cares for You
God cares for you. It seems simple enough, but we often forget to rely on Him. We tend to get anxious about…well, about most everything. …
Compassion of Jesus
When Nicholas was younger, he was my grocery store buddy. One day, when he was 4-years old we made our usual grocery visit. As we …
God’s Unfailing Love
Have you ever loved someone, who didn’t love you back? It’s the most difficult and painful experience on earth. Perhaps, you’ve experienced a time when …
God’s Pruning of the Branch
There is nothing like the beauty of God’s creation! Sitting on the porch, I enjoy listening to the birds, as they praise and watching the …
Mission Trip to Belize, Part 2
After six months of preparation and fundraising, we were ready to serve in Belize. Reflecting on this time of service, revealed several questions to consider. …
Mission Trip to Belize
Because I love Jesus, I love serving Him and people! Jesus said, “I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have …
Keeping Faith in God During Hard Times
As I look out my window, I see the pouring rain drenching the deck and flooding the grass. The sound isn’t the peacefulness I enjoy …
6 Tips to Combat the Invisible Woman Syndrome
While many women feel invisible in various stages of life, the invisible woman syndrome usually preys on the middle-aged woman. She begins to be …
Was Panama City Forgotten After Hurricane Michael?
We love the beach, so it’s now surprise that this is our third time visiting Panama City Beach within a year! We aren’t surprised by …
Morning Delight
Morning is the most delightful part of every day As the sun awakens, light pours forth; darkness is overcome with brush and paint, a masterpiece …
Diamond in the Rough Meaning and Devotion
“We all, with unveiled faces are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image …
How to Know if You Are a Prayer Warrior, Like Daniel
I long to pray like the prophet Daniel! He was a humble servant of God, during Judah’s exile to Babylon and he was a mighty …
Beautifully Broken
Beautifully broken, the beating but aching heart Beautifully broken, so many mistakes, but not all yours So many things, out of your control So much …