Maybe we know we often create our own messes, so we assume we should clean them up. – Nicole Unice from She’s Got Issues (ISBN#: 1414365101) Wife, mother, ministry leader, and counselor, Nicole Unice brings her giftings, knowledge, and life experiences into a book that will peel you like an onion and reveal the source…
Today’s article on msnbc.com begins with this sentence: Juggling parenting with a high-powered career and hectic social life is a challenge anywhere in the world. And in that first sentence the problems are identified. Parenting is by far the hardest work I have ever done. From the time that I was aware that I had…
My daughter, Janet Lister, has started her own blog, His Grace is Enuff, and I love her post today, Can I Have a Do-Over? . Her blog is an example of this generation using the social media in the best of possible ways to encourage each other in this treacherous life that they must negotiate. Too…
It has been awhile since I wrote a note here. Life has reminded me of carnival rides with the Tile-A-Whirl and roller coasters taking top prizes! The devotionals that I have written in the last few months have a discernible thread about trusting God on a daily basis. Trusting Him enough to allow Jesus to…
Recently a friend of mine, David Alan Black, wrote a blog, Five Things To Do When You Hear the “C” Word. The “C” word is cancer. Dave and his wife are walking through a very long cancer journey. His words are truth and encouragement. I used to walk the halls of the hospital late at…
I wrote a devotion this week, My Expectations, that included the lectionary text, 2 Kings 5:1-14. It was only today that I took the time to read, slowly, Chapter 5 in its entirety. (sigh) The point of the devotion is that I need to obey God even when I can’t see the point of what…
Released on November 1, 2011, Richard Paul Evans has given us another ‘gift’ of a wonderful story that teaches us like a modern day parable. Every year it seems Mr. Evans has brought forth such an inspired work and Lost December does not disappoint. Based on Jesus’ original prodigal son, Mr. Evans’ character, Luke, squanders all…
My husband, Henry, and I have created a new Facebook page as a way for people to connect with us regarding our availability to teach or speak to groups. We would love to hear from you!
Like many people, I took a road trip during the Christmas holidays to have time with family. Ours was a 12-hour drive and often on those long trips, we have chosen “fast food” which usually sacrifices quality for speed. Thanks to the wonderful new aps on my phone, I searched through my navigation system for…
This may be my favorite time of year for movies on TV. There are so many great stories that have been told and retold throughout the years. A Christmas Carol – This is to me a great “parable” of God’s love and that redemption is possible even late in this life. The version with George…