

My Wake-Up Call
I got a shower yesterday morning and as I was putting on makeup I noticed a shiny piece of hair falling over my left eye. I looked a tad...


A Fragrant Gift
Over the years I have received many wonderful gifts from people in my life and have been encouraged by their kindness and generosity, but...


Why are toddlers so good for us?
“Get down!” I yelled as my two-year-old climbed halfway up the front entry gate of the house. My head was throbbing, my eyes were...


Down But Not Done
One of the first memories I have of my father was seeing him preach in the pulpit on a Sunday morning and an hour later coaching on the...


Anger Management
I cracked open the Bible after several days of a packed schedule with numerous priorities on my plate; unfortunately, reading the Bible...


Just Make Lasagna
I am tired of comparing and complaining. For some strange reason, whether it’s hormonal imbalances, dirty laundry or just my selfish...


Love Beyond Borders
I sat down in the only empty seat I could find at church. The sanctuary was packed and with only a large ceiling fan swirling the air...


A Successful Failure
Every year on January 1, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. In fact, the top ten resolutions this year are as follows: (1),...


A Season of Uncertainty
It’s two weeks before Christmas and I haven’t made a dent in my Christmas shopping list. Honestly, I don’t really feel like buying...


Titles
Titles have power. In fact, they have so much power that our society ranks your salary, career success, future potential and even...