I have some exciting news. I am now able to send you A Thought From Penny each week as a “VLOG.” What’s a “VLOG” ? It’s a combination of written blog post AND a video! Soon you’ll be receiving a written Thought From Penny – just like always – along with a video from me for you to watch. How     read more

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”  Matthew 13:44   Do you pick up pennies in a parking lot?  I do, partly because of the little rhyme my mother taught me as a child, “Find a penny –     read more

Maybe you’ve seen the commercial for Prevagen—a dietary supplement that claims to support healthy brain function and better memory. It’s aimed at people suffering with memory lossand ends with the words, “Pregagen, the name to remember.” If you think about it, that’s pretty funny.   What’s not so funny is the tendency I have toward spiritual forgetfulness. When the going     read more

Ever feel like throwing in the towel? We all do from time-to-time. And though it may be good to walk away from unhealthy relationships or a bad work environment, there are some things worth fighting for. Your marriage, your kids, your health, the work God has called you to.   Before you go burning any bridges try this: Go outside     read more

It happened again. This week I completed another trip around the sun. And after I blew out the candles on my cupcake, I stopped for a moment to:   LOOK UP • And thank God for all He’s seen me through and blessed me with.   LOOK BACK • Not with a longing for do-overs—but thanks for lessons learned.       read more