Religion

Asking the title of this article, you will probably hear nothing but crickets. Few would be jumping up to form a line to receive corrections. So let me pose it this way. Who would want to be driving down a winding country road at night, come to the top of a hill and find a…

I am going to share a story that God is especially fond of. Once upon a time, more than 50 years ago, a baby girl was born with a root of rejection firmly embedded in her soul. She had done nothing to warrant such a burden, yet there it was, a resilient presence as she…

Scandals, much of our society has an insatiable appetite for them. As soon as one reaches the end of its news cycle, many look for the next. Long intervals between real scandals were once satisfied by the fake in tabloid journalism. But now with the debasement of America’s culture, these gaps are short lived. Spin…

Several years ago, my husband and I moved to the property that we now reside on. Prior to our purchase of this property, it was owned by the same family for what I believe to be was for three or four generations. It was in their family ownership long enough to have planted a forest…

If you have ever heard this while trying to start your car on a Monday morning, when you are running late for work, it can be frustrating. When we turn the key to our car and hear clicking, it tells us that we have an electrical problem. Repairs are going to be needed, it is…

As he gazed across the tent, his eyes rested upon his lovely wife. At 65, she was still a beauty. No one could deny that God favored her.  Most people who looked at her assumed she was about 30 years old, maybe 40.  No one who didn’t know her would ever guess she was 65.…

Loss of a Lifelong Companion: Many women envision growing old with their partner, sharing the ups and downs of life together. The disappointment comes when they realize that this dream won’t be fulfilled due to the toxic nature of the relationship.   Unfulfilled Family Dreams: Women who desire to have a family with a loving…

In the predawn hours, I sat at my desk and thought about the significance of the day. It was July 4th, America would be remembering and celebrating its independence. I paused for several moments and gave thanks to God for sustaining our nation. It is my belief that one of the reasons God established America,…

It was a ladies’ Bible study and we finished the session by asking if anyone had a prayer request. Patsy had finally broken free from a long-time abusive marriage, and even after the divorce was final, her ex-husband just wouldn’t leave her alone. The legal piece of paper forbidding him to contact her was a…