Decades ago, while still in my hometown of La Paz, Bolivia, birthday celebrations were a big thing. With a handful of invitations, I ran from house to house on the dirt streets where my friends lived. Anticipation danced in my heart as I delivered them with pride because my Mom had designed them with colorful …
I received a peck on the cheek as I hugged a small, frail woman. “Welcome beautiful visitor,” she said. She brought small bowls of rice to feed the children who gathered outside her tiny nipa hut nestled in the rural areas of the island of Mindanao, Philippines. In the midst of the humid, scorching heat, …
Sometimes the biggest obstacle is the fear we pack in our suitcase when we travel through life. We stood at the doorway of the hotel room. “Is there anything I can do for you?” the lady who picked me up from the airport asked. “Well…thanks,” I said, “only one thing…can you go in the bathroom …
“We went to the library to take a class to learn about preventing Alzheimer’s,” my friend said. “Good idea,” I said, “but aren’t our parents the ones who need help in this department?” My friend began naming the things one can do to keep the memory sharp. “There are things like listening to a variety …
What were they thinking? The Israelites had God by their side. They had food shower from heaven. And they counted on God’s protection against those awful Egyptians. But as they shuffled through the desert, were they grateful? Not really. Check out how they react. As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the …
“Goals for the new year? Are you kidding? My goal is just to survive another day,” my friend said. Can you almost feel her heavy heart? It’s a common thing. Facing a new year, new issues and a new future, uncertainty gnaws. We wonder about what tomorrow will bring. How much darker violence can get. …
Some time ago a friend and I traveled together. The airport where we landed was small. Actually, everything in it was small. With her caring nature, my friend made sure she guided me through all doorways, hallways, and elevators – being careful to avoid obstacles in my path. But when entering elevators with our bags …
With wrinkled tissue in hand, we stomp our feet in frustration. We had asked, prayed and pleaded. But, to our utter disappointment, God still said “No.” Have you been there? God didn’t smile at us with the answer we wanted. But that’ not the worst. We look around and what do we see? We see …
It was 84 degrees in Orlando a few days ago. Yet, I carried my jacket inside the local movie theater. The interior is like an igloo. And the fact that I’m always cold doesn’t help. We walked in and ran into the friendly manager. As we chatted with her, I asked her, “Why do you …
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 …