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When’s the last time everything went just the way you planned it? I pray it’s and that life is treating you right. But if things are a little messy right now, andyou’re feeling like you’ve…

As the calendar turns cheerfully to autumn, my heart feels as dry and withered as the leavesoutside the kitchen door. The open refrigerator reminds me there’s no need to buy extra eggs.Today, there will be…

An excerpt from my upcoming book: When Love Has Nowhere to Go How God Meets Us in the Ache of Grief When someone we love dies, especially a spouse of many years, their absence can…

As February unfolds, the world transforms into a canvas of pink and red. With scarletblooms for the garden and pillows embroidered with whispers of love, I am surrounded bythe continual reminder that soon, I will…

How long has it been since you last tuned in to The Andy Griffith Show? After a delightful visit to Mount Airy, NC—the charming town that inspired Mayberry RFD—Ifound myself revisiting this classic series. It…

Back-to-school days are always a whirlwind of emotions, and navigating a newschool can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ruby, the star of my latest awardwinning book, My…

Someone once said, “Spanish is the language of the angels.” Maybe that’s true and maybe it’snot. Either way it doesn’t change the fact that I had a devil of a time learning it! Even now,…

May 27, 2024, is more than a day off from work to mark the beginning of thesummer season—it’s Memorial Day—a federal holiday in the United States setaside as a day for reflection, remembrance, and gratitude,…

In the time of Jesus, people wore sandals and walked on dusty roads. When they atetogether, it was super important to clean their feet first because they didn’t sit on chairs.They ate their meals while…

Growing up I remember my father thinking a pressure cooker was a must have for mymother while Mom treated it like a ticking time bomb. “It’ll blow up and burn your facewith boiling hot liquid.”…