Elisabeth Elliot has always been one of my favorite leading ladies. She may have inadvertently inspired me to become a missionary – I can’t say, for sure. But I’ve never grown weary of hearing her boldly speak the precepts of God. I’ve never tired of reading her ‘admonition’ style of…
It’s coming! That’s right, the conference I’ve been waiting for since last year…She Speaks! I’ve never been before, but I knew from the moment I heard about it last year that I needed to be there. The exceptional teaching staff and scheduled sessions only intensify my longing to go, to…
I remember when I was a child, I was awed by the leading ladies of the day. They were more than beautiful, they were astounding. Strong, yet feminine; courageous and bold, but not foolish or arrogant. Somehow these talented women had the ability to make me laugh one minute and…
For the next two weeks you will find that social media, along with ‘normal’ media outlets, will be a buzz about the plight of human trafficking. Maybe it will raise an awareness…maybe it will bring us to our knees. Perhaps, it will set us on our feet and provoke us…
As I began my morning routine of filtering through my email, I found a welcomed post I subscribe to by Kathi Lipp. She asked for comments that would share how God showed up when life had us down. The poor girl. I know she probably didn’t think anyone would write…
A couple weeks ago I told someone I wanted to live my life face down. Kind of a hard position to spend the rest of my life in. After all, if I’m literally face down, walking would be pretty difficult…driving would be impossible…and working…well, let’s just say I would definitely…
With Daylight Savings Time on the horizon, my thoughts began to converge on the clocks awaiting their temporary adjustment. It’s a bit controversial, but springing forward gives us more light in our day. More time to get things done. I’m a personal fan of it staying in the “spring forward”…
Today, I am honored to be a part of a blog tour for Kathy Howard’s new book, God’s Truth Revealed. I’ll be giving away a copy of the book, so if you would like to be in the drawing for it, please leave a comment at the end of this…
As I casually strolled into the bookstore, scanning the newly inventoried shelves, I was ready to place my order when Kaye looked at me with a whimsical grin on her face and cheerfully announced, “I bought your book.” I had no clue what she was talking about. I hadn’t even…
Sometimes love is displayed best when it’s tested the most. When life, as we know it, seems to be crashing in around us, our opportunity to demonstrate the depths of our love is magnified. For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health…til death do us…