Memorial Day stems from the American Civil War which killed more than 600,000 both Union and Confederate soldiers between 1861 and 1865. First called Decoration Day when on May 30, 1868, veterans decorated war graves with flowers. Over the years husbands, sons, fathers, siblings, and friends have died defending our freedom. Some remember daily the […]
I have a husband. I like my husband. Of course, you do, you say, but I know many who don’t like their husband, or their ex-husband. (Get my point?) I’ve been married for over 40 years. So, what’s the secret to staying married for decades and still liking your mate? The secret is in the […]
My husband and I were traveling and had dinner in the restaurant of our hotel. A large group of ladies were seated near us—there were 9 of them. The reason I noticed was because instead of talking to each other they mostly were on their cell phones. I couldn’t understand why a person would make […]
I’m often asked, “How do you do it? How do you write a whole book? I want to write a book, but I don’t think I can. I don’t even know where to start.” My reply is always the same, “I write my books one sentence at a time and one paragraph at a time.” […]
I had postpartum depression after my children were born. It got worse with each baby. On my third baby, which was my last baby, it was almost unbearable. Not only did I have to deal with the postpartum, but knowing it was my last felt so final, so hopeless, like somehow not having any more […]
I had to take Geometry twice in high school just to pass with a C. Not only that, but I also had to give up my lunches to be in Mr. Yamaguchi’s room throughout most of the semester for detention for being late, and to get extra help. And somehow I passed Geometry. I didn’t […]
We’d all like to be good at everything—I know I would. But the truth is, we all don’t have the same gifting and talents, and unfortunately, we tend to compare our weaknesses to other people’s strengths. And with our current online promotion, social media culture, one can begin to feel bad about themselves because, “I […]
Dr. Jim Burns is a wonderful friend and one of the most authentic, loving, and godly leaders one could ever meet. Is this my fault? What parent hasn’t asked that question at least once? Not me. This article just had to be shared. Good Parents Have Children Who Make Poor Choices by Dr. Jim Burns […]
My parents came to my church for the first time. They had visited a few times to our church in California but this past Sunday was the first time they attended our church in Arizona since we moved here two years ago. Usually when they visit, from Las Vegas where they reside, they will leave […]
Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will […]
