Prayer makes the difference. I’m learning that when I pray, God intervenes and life goes from dismal to divine! I’d love to share with you some real examples from my life: Prayer Brings Divine Grace In … Read More
6 Animal Friends, 6 Valuable Lessons
I’ve always been an animal lover. (Just call me Ace Ventura Jr.) Ha! But seriously, you could say that God has used animals to teach me about Him and His ways. Let me explain with … Read More
How To Have True Peace
Recently I was asked to do something truly above my abilities. I felt completely inadequate and scared. My pride said, “Please don’t humiliate yourself. Graciously decline and ask someone else to replace you.” Yet, I … Read More
Sometimes We Need A Good Ol’ Thump On The Head!
“You have got to be kidding me! How could they not see the stinkin’ signs? How could they possibly think this was gonna turn out well?” I could. Not. Believe. It. A gargantuan construction truck … Read More
Do You Know Tim Tatian?
Do you know Tim Tatian? I know him quite well. He always shows up when my “want to do right” gets weak. He’s there when my fire and determination turn down to low. Ol’ Tim … Read More
New Level = New Devil; Put Your Armor On!
New level = new devil! A great lady I look up to says, “New level = new devil.” If you are following Christ, bringing others to Christ, and breaking strongholds in your life, opposition will … Read More
What My Son Taught Me About Hope
I sat in the gym bleachers and picked every bit of nail polish from my fingernails. Nervous much?! My 13 year old son, Connor, was warming up to play his first basketball game as an … Read More
Prayer: I Get It, But I Totally Don’t Get It!
When a doctoral student at Princeton asked, “What is there left in the world for original dissertation research?” Albert Einstein replied, “Find out about prayer. Somebody must find out about prayer.” I don’t pretend to … Read More
Make A Deposit!
My husband walks in the room looking tired and frustrated. His body language says, “Can I have your attention?” I am settled into my favorite chair, with my favorite coffee and a new project on my … Read More
What To Say When Someone Grieves
I am thrilled to have an amazing woman of faith, Kristin L. Hanley, as a guest on my blog today! Kristin is a homeschool mom, an online English professor, a Bible-study leader, a blogger, a published … Read More