When your days are long . . . When tired, torn and teary-eyed . . . When you want peace instead of panic . . . My friend, I know of hard...

Potential . . . The oak tree inside the acorn Potential . . . A president inside the young boy Potential . . . The little girl who grows...

Somewhat recently, I was in an unfamiliar building and stepped into the ladies room. After washing my hands, I turned to exit only to...

I answered the startling ring of our doorbell to find a family friend. He flashed his big grin as he said, “I have something for you.”...

Do you have days when your head is pounding, and deadlines are threatening? Do commitments stare you in the face while your thoughts are...

The date was Saturday, October 19, 2013. I remember it well for this was the day I was to be the featured speaker at a ladies brunch. The...

I recently read an intriguing story of a wealthy man named William Randolph Hearst. The late Mr. Hearst enjoyed collecting rare artifacts...

In my natural state, I can be a fearful person. Fear of the unknown, fear for the safety of my children and concerns of the future can be...

Whether you are facing a personal storm or a dangerous hurricane, God promises to be with you today. He is close when life is calm, but...

Have you ever been so busy you didn’t have time to eat? It has been rare for me; (because I like to eat! 🙂 ) However, it has happened....

I skipped breakfast and was still running late for the appointment. I had forgotten to finish a commitment as text messages dinged with...

We have a special treat today from a personal friend and now new blogger! I am so grateful to have Renee’ Hodges from...

As children are making their way back to school, we can pray over them with power and passion!  Here are four ways to lift up your child...

Lessons From a Recent Family Camping Excursion: Just because you go camping it does not mean you will have happy campers. Setting up a...

Have you ever followed a person on social media so tightly you felt she was your friend? Recently, I was with eight hundred ladies at a...

Recently, I watched the magic of a bird taking her first flight from the hanging basket on my front porch. (See my earlier post for the...

I recently had a baby bird hidden within a hanging basket on my front porch. She was tucked in a warm, secure place. She seemed quite...

The momma perched with a captured worm in her beak. Surveying her surroundings, she cautiously flew into the foliage of my hanging...

I feel like my day is dumping on me. Every now and then, not often, but sometimes, the long hours seem to be filled with one obstacle...

The rhythmic sway of the porch swing offered a gift of relaxation.  I soaked in the unhurried warm morning; breathing in the familiar...