God doesn’t promise a day without problems, or moments without trials, but aligned with Him, He promises a satisfied soul. Two days ago, even my keyboard felt sticky. The air conditioner decided to stop working. And, in the Florida summer heat, my energy was melting into drops of worry. What if we need to repair the whole thing, what …
Recently, I sat beside my dearest friend at a banquet presented by AWSA (Advanced Authors and Speakers Association) as I munched the yummy dish before me, I listened to the awards being issued to illustrious authors in various categories. There was even an award to singer, comedian, and author, Chonda Pierce. And when the details were announced …
We were the envy of the neighborhood. Our neighbors watched us ride in a cab toward the airport. We were leaving Bolivia and heading to the land where dreams come true. And along with dreams, integrity fueled my father to enter the U.S. with documents in hand, sacrifice in his heart, and commitment in his …
Living with triumph or looking at our problems is a choice. “I have a bit of bad news,” hubby said. “Got a notice from the IRS; someone stole our social security number and all other information. They filed taxes using our name.” The IRS agent listed the places to call and inform them we were …
Anxious thoughts are the beginning of an emotional disease; but eagerness to please God is the cure. A bit jealous? You betcha I was. “I re-organized my closets and cabinets,” my dear friend said. We all do that from time to time, right? I do. Every 20 years. But my friend goes through that process …
How to handle bad news has been a quest for me for years…till I heard this story. My friend’s son had placed a beautiful bird feeder outside his window, hoping to enjoy the birds visiting from time to time. But rather than visit, they formed their nest inside it. And then began a very odd …
Does God care about the details of my life, in the obstacles I face, and the degree of my suffering? The answer was obvious to me until I had an accident. Hubby and I decided that juicing was a good step to a healthier life. So prepared with the brand new juicer, I pulled organic …
With horrible disasters such as the Nepal earthquake, many doubt God’s presence, His goodness and doubt His ability to perform miracles. “Time for trivia,” my granddaughter said, “Here is the first question: what is the one food that never spoils?” I thought and thought and came up with my three guesses. All were incorrect. “Here is the …
Why do some people who have fame, money, prestige, good looks, and possessions end their lives tragically? Could it be they never found the true riches of life? Last Saturday, we all gathered in our backyard inside the screen that covers the swimming pool and deck. Suddenly, our grandchildren squealed when they saw a squirrel …
How to avoid failure and how to deal with it are the determining factors between sorrow and success. I’ve encountered all kinds and levels of failure—some embarrassing, others painful, and even some that turned to lifetime lessons. A friend emailed me last Wednesday, April 1 and said, “Don’t let anyone make you a fool. Remember, …