Janet’s interview on The Discipling Women elicited this comment from the host: Janet’s testimony unveiled our eyes reminding us that we should see each other the way God sees us – with our hearts. Her testimony is a must hear! Janet is an inspirational, God-fearing woman! The clarity she displays using her 20-20 spiritual vision …
This past Saturday night, I, hubby, and our two grandkids sat on lawn chairs at a nearby park. All was dark except for the screen playing the movie, “Cinderella.” Grandkids wiggled with excitement at this fun outside movie theatre. “Are there hot dogs around here?” my 5-year-old grandson asked. Hot dogs? He knows how I …
I was 29 years old and while my three small sons played in the basement, I sat on the bed, folding laundry. I had a box of tissues beside me as tears flowed. I had just heard news from the ophthalmologist that there was no cure for the retinal disease that was robbing my sight …
My hands were sweaty, my heartbeat fast and I sat stiff on that courtroom chair nearly two decades ago. My first days as a court interpreter were grueling. They were brutal and the stress almost defeated me. “Mrs. Eckles, approach the bench,” the judge said during one of the sessions. I froze, swallowed hard and …
The other day, I followed our daily routine. I headed upstairs, stuck my head in the doorway of hubby’s office. “Ready for a walk?” As usual, he sighed, leaned back on his desk chair and gave me the answer. “Yep, could use the break.” We stepped outside and to our delight, the humidity had lifted …
I didn’t listen to her. She warned me. Actually, she insisted on it. But did I listen? No. Then my shoulder started to feel a tad inflamed. I realized the reason: my keyboard was so worn that the keys were stuck, requiring me to press a lot harder than I should. Finally, I listened to …
My fingers danced on my keyboard the other day, crafting another note to inspire. And in the middle of a creative wave, an explosion happened. The blast was greater than any thunder or gunshot. The wall shook. I jumped to my feet, left the room. My Mom heard the same thing and was dashing toward …
On my last trip, I leaned toward the escort who was helping me get from the airline counter to my gate. “I need to visit the ladies’ room.” “Sure, it’s right up ahead,” he said. I left my suitcase with him and entered using my white cane for guidance. The place was empty. That meant …
A hot summer afternoon in Orlando is perfect for a cold smoothie. I blend strawberries, bananas, pineapple, a touch of honey and almond milk. I place a glass full before my grands. Seated at the kitchen table, they wiggle in anticipation. After the first sip, they echo, “Hmmm…it’s yummylicious. Thank you, Nana.” Then with no warning, …
In defining our own life’s purpose, we outline our limitations. I got pretty excited to hear the latest video I created on YouTube. The theme was purpose for our lives. And when it ended, the next video came on. An elderly man spoke about how we must discover our purpose. Curiosity nudged me to listen. And when he …