Next step devotional
7 Myths That Keep You Stuck
& The Promises of God That Set You Free
9 Ways You Can Help A Grieving Heart
My heart breaks as I listen to the news of killings in our country and around the world. Regardless of who you are or where you come from, when someone…
Read MoreMoments, Miracles and Surprise Endings
Last week I was part of the Speak Up Conference Mowhere hundreds of speakers and writers converged at the Prince Center in Grand Rapids, MI to learn, grow and network.…
Read MoreWaiting Together, Hope and Healing for Families of Prisoners
It’s Independence Day weekend, when we celebrate the freedom we enjoy every day. Most of us will spend time with family or friends – on the boat, on the deck,…
Read MoreTurning Tomorrow into Today
Tomorrow. What a lovely word. Full of promise and opportunity. I live in an old farm house with closets the size of your refrigerator. Consequently, I only have room for…
Read MoreGod’s Surprising Solutions to Prayer
From my home office, I could hear the racket. Loud, clunking arrhythmic noises were coming from something big and mechanical. At first, I thought the washing machine was out of…
Read MoreSmall Beginnings Lead to Big Victories!
Yesterday, the bathrooms had to be scrubbed. Tomorrow is laundry day so tomorrow night is dedicated to ironing. Mr. 4-Ever wants to eat again today, which means grocery shopping…
Read MoreWhen A Playboy Bunny Met God
My blog post this week is featured in Shattered Magazine. Being a Playboy Bunny wasn’t something I aspired to. I didn’t grow up with a burning desire to be…
Read MoreYou Are What You Choose
I don’t know about you, but often, when I return home from a retreat, vacation or work related trip, my house looks as if the maid was on vacation –…
Read MoreMy Hubby’s Response Stopped Me In My Tracks
As usual, I was in a rush. I seem to have 2 speeds: asleep and hurry. I was late getting home, and in my flurry to get into the…
Read MoreWhat’s in your closet?
I spent a good chunk of yesterday cleaning out the “toy closet.” I haven’t had children at home for years. Deep sigh … followed by a leap for joy! (Don’t…
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