Thank God!
Whenever I consulted my mother for guidance on personal issues, the first words she spoke were, “Thank God!” She exhibited…
Amazing Grace
John Newton wrote “Amazing Grace” two-hundred sixty-six years ago. The story behind the hymn is uniquely linked to African American…
Faith and Self-Worth
A counselor tells a student she doesn’t have the ability needed to reach her dream profession and that she should…
A Reflection on Motherhood
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come” (Proverbs 31:25, NIV). When I…
A Closer Walk With God
If you desire a closer walk with God, Noah’s life is one to pattern. He walked and talked with God…
A Whole Soul
“I will bless the Lord at all times: God’s praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make…
A Season of Uncertainty
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalms 46:1 NIV) Every now and then a new…
Marriage is Transformational
A well-known marriage story is found in the Gospel of John 2: 1-12. It’s at a wedding reception where Jesus…
How Does the Picture Look? Maybe It’s Time for Some Reframing
A few years ago, I decided it was time to declutter our garage. During the process, I found some family…
The Heart of the Matter: Reducing the Burden on the Heart
February is American Heart Month. Its purpose is to raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. The…
