July 1, 2022 I was in awe and a bit nervous. At the age of 17, I followed my parents and my brother into the hush of that St Louis courtroom. A red, white, and blue flag covered the front wall. With tears of gratitude, we raised our right hand and pledged our allegiance to …
June 17, 2022 So, we’re dancing with gladness. We grabbed a super deal on airline tickets. While our 401k plan is smiling, we pack suntan lotion and sunglasses. It’s vacation time. Remember those days? Remember when life was easier? Folks got the flu and it was no big deal? The only time we saw masks …
May 20, 2022 I was shocked. “No, tell me you didn’t,” I said to my friend on the phone, “Did I hear you right, you did what?” “I said I went target shooting.” I gasped. “Shooting? Like with a gun?” “Yep.” Nothing strange about that. Many women are taking that measure for safety. And thinking …
April 29, 2022 Some years back, a sweet surprise waited for me in the airplane trip to Mexico. I settled in the seat beside the window, folded my white cane and stuffed it in the pocket of the seat in front of me. Shortly after departure, the flight attendant made his way down the narrow aisle …
April 15, 2022 What was I thinking? While friends at church stuffed Easter eggs with candy, I had stuffed sorrow in my heart. The loss of my youngest son had me living in the Friday of heartache. The day of darkness. The time similar to the Friday when Jesus was put on the cross, endured …
April 1, 2022 We look at the world and see unrest, turmoil, and threats to our future. But all inside us changes when we look at the power of God. His declaration that states He has the victory and He has the path to our triumphant life. Here are the last three of ten steps …
March 18, 2022 You read the first three steps. And now your life still needs a little more nudging. We all do. And God provides what we need, what we long for, and what we anticipate. These next three steps will lift you to a place where you can taste His peace and relish in …
March 4, 2022 A few years back, the plane landed in Quito, Ecuador. I had packed excitement and anticipation in the suitcase of my heart. What joy it is to have the opportunity to address hundreds of women in this beautiful city. And, as usual, I prepared my trip by calling the airline ahead of …
January 21, 2022 While in my kitchen busy chopping onions for my favorite salmon dish, I listened to a photographer’s interview on radio. He had gone into an odd adventure. After asking permission of dozens of folks, he took photographs of the inside of their refrigerators. Kind of weird? Just a tad. But I …
January 7, 2022 Since this is a new year, Here’s something different for you. Let’s take a new look at God’s promises. Let’s prepare to receive blessings. Let’s stand firm and boldly declare no dark news, no negativity, no oppression is a match to God’s power to intervene, to bring back what has been lost. …