Wonders from God’s Word–Part 2 (Conclusion)
***(Read to the end for a give-away!)*** “Open my eyes [to spiritual truth] so that I may behold wonderful things from Your law” (Psalm 119:18 AMP). On our recent family vacation, an eastern Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, God was good to…
Wonders from God’s Word–Part 1
“Open my eyes [to spiritual truth] so that I may behold wonderful things from Your law” (Psalm 119:18 AMP). This is my prayer, no matter where I am. And you know what? God answers! He shows us things—beautiful truths in the world that point us…
Happy Book Birthday, “Life in the Estrogen-Free Zone”
My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. (Proverbs 4:20 NIV) Let’s be honest– Being a mom of boys isn’t for the faint of heart. The noises. The smells. Those things you discover in their pants pockets. But oh,…
Full-Circle Friendship
“… And there is pansies, that’s for thoughts…” ~Hamlet~ ******* “My bestie’s moving to your neck of the woods.” That’s what my dear friend and mentor Lucinda wrote to me. And I promised her I’d make Maggie feel right at home in western North Carolina….
Author Spotlight–Cindy Sproles
***Read to the end for information on how to participate in a give-away you won’t want to miss!*** Cindy Sproles I’m so blessed to know this woman personally–an author whose poignant prose touches the heart and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. I…
Happy Birthday, Dear Daughter!
Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget [other] people… Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your [Lord]. ~~Psalm 45:10–11 (NIV)~~ ****** Happy birthday, dearest Daughter! You’re 14! (Not sure how that happened. Guess I forgot and blinked!) Even…
Happy Graduation, Godson!
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21 NIV). Well, here you are, Maxwell Scott–about to step in to a new chapter, having said farewell…
Siobhan–The Coffee Shop Cat
Your true character is most accurately measured by how you treat those who can do ‘Nothing’ for you.—Mother Teresa “Don’t touch that filthy cat.” The woman’s words broke through the otherwise peaceful setting as my husband Bill and I enjoyed the sights and sounds of…
This Time Next Year
***This story is a finalist in the 2023 Selah Awards (Devotions in Print).*** “Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.”(Genesis 18:14–ESV) By this time next…
Another Godnection–Michelle Medlock Adams
“God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing…” (Psalm 68:6a NIV). From aerobics instructor to award-winning author! I first met fellow writer Michelle Medlock Adams when I was a freshman at Asbury University. Bewildered by inner voices telling me I… Wasn’t…