It was a really hot day in “steamy” Arizona. And where was I? Walking and talking to a dear friend absorbed in conversation. I must have looked ready to kill over but my conversation overpowered the heat. That’s when I noticed my mailman turning his mail truck around driving my way. He stopped in front […]
Shelly Longenecker graduated into the arms of Jesus. We all have trials, and I don’t know what your struggle is today, but I know Who is stronger than any struggle, overcomes battles, crushes our enemies, defeats speculations, calms our soul, gives strength to the weary, and carries us to eternal victory. Sometimes things can change […]
The year was 1942. He was 20 years old. A time for fun. A time to date girls. A time for preparing to venture out into the world and make your mark. Instead of doing any of those things my father-in-law, Wallace I. Williams enlisted in the Air Force to defend our country in World […]
We all need inspiration. And every now and then you are so inspired YOU MUST share. That is the case today. I am truly inspired and humbled by Shelly Longenecker, friend, author, mom, cancer fighter. She created 100 Days of Biblical Affirmations to help herself during her cancer struggle and these affirmations are helping and […]
I know you have one. The infamous Christmas list—and it’s on a count down! If you’re anything like me you’ve mumbled to yourself, “How am I going to get all of this done?” Then somehow, we seem to make it happen, and before you know it, you’re planning a time to take your tree down […]
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. The lights. The songs. The hot cocoa. Family. Friends. Activities. More activities. It can zoom by so fast that we are left spinning and wondering if we enjoyed the season at all. Years ago, I felt a huge priority was to bake special Christmas treats for all my […]
Jim Burns is the President of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has close to 2 million resources in print in 30 languages. This article first appeared HERE. How to Put “Thanks” Back into Thanksgiving by Dr. Jim Burns Thanksgiving Day is once again just around the corner. It’s a wonderful […]
I recently turned older y’all. My face shows I’m not young anymore. And I’m okay with that. I have wrinkles. Many in fact. Wrinkles are battle scars. I’ve cried, I’ve been concerned, I’ve lived. Wrinkles are a badge of honor. Like when one earns their military stripes. I’m going to wear my wrinkles with pride. […]
While scrolling through social media I came across a letter which stopped me in my tracks. I’d like to share it with you… Hi ladies, Tomorrow will be my last clean for [name of bank]. I have made up a bucket of ISS cleaning materials for the next cleaner, whoever that may be. I’ve left […]
I was lured in. It was shiny. It was pretty. And it looked soft and smooth. It was a cactus. I’ve always been afraid to touch a cactus, well, because it’s a cactus! But this one caught my eye. I was on a walk, on a beautiful day, and there it was. Inviting me to […]
