February 1, 2019 “I have nothing to live for,” she wrote. Her husband’s death paralyzed her with sorrow. The profound grief robbed her joy, and erased the meaning for life she once had. Have you been there? An event, unexpected and painful shatters your world and suddenly what once brought happiness means nothing now. What …
November 16, 2018 “I think I’m about to lose my job,” a friend told me, “The writing is on the wall.” God has a plan for your life. “Goodness, I’m so sorry,” I said. “If that happens, just remember that God has a plan for your life.” After a long pause he said, “I …
October 26, 2018 “Hey, what happened to my candy?” my seven-year-old son complained the day after Halloween. I had done what any health-conscious mom would do. Once they were asleep, I emptied those buckets of candy, left only a handful, and tossed the rest in a bag to give away. When they realized …
August 10, 2018 Could you help me please? In one of my trips to Mexico, an airport escort guided me into the airplane. As we turned the corner to head down the aisle, a flight attendant handed immigration forms to each passenger. “One per family please.” With form in hand, I headed to my seat. …
Hey my dear friends, isn’t variety a great thing? Well, this month of October I bring you just that. I invite you to enjoy writings from my friends. They’ll stir your heart, bring fresh inspiration and uplift your day. Who are you? And for whom are you living? Kolleen answers these questions with a Cinderella-kind …
September 15, 2017 How demanding life can be! You know what I mean, right? We follow that same routine—trying to catch our breath as we rush through the day, meeting everyone’s needs. Where is the reward? My answer came through my brother and his wife Lois who were our house guests for a few …
September 8, 2017 Inspiration to be a good grandparent is simple—as long as we have love, we have what it takes. “C’mon sweet baby,” I called to my 2-year-old granddaughter. With quick steps, she came. And as she stood with her back toward me, I carefully pinned the bells to her blouse, which she told …
August 25, 2017 Why do we let our emotions lead our path? When we do, we’re let down. So, how do we find the direction God has for us? Sometimes I have the satisfaction of volunteering as a Spanish interpreter for events held by non-profit, Christian organizations. I slipped off my headphones, and pulled away …
God chose to bring me into this world on a cold spring morning in La Paz, Bolivia. My mom sat up on that old, unsteady bed in a worn-out clinic. “The baby…the baby…it’s coming,” she shouted. The woman looked up as she sat on a squeaky chair. She sipped her coffee. “Sorry, Señora. The midwife …
(May 05, 2017) Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo anyway? I called a friend from Mexico and asked her. “Who knows,” she says, “it’s just fun to have an excuse for a fiesta.” But when I celebrate, I know the reasons. Here are some of them: First, my friend, who has been there …