A book is more than an expensive business card or vanity project. A book is part of the legacy of thought that we leave for those who seek answers and inspiration. Growing up my Grandmother had talked often of a Rev. James Ireland. Her maiden name was Ireland, and for some reason, she was quite Read More
Category: Life Issues
You are NOT being beat up by the Devil, nor is God withholding from you to teach you a lesson.
Are you listening? You are NOT being beaten up by the Devil, nor is God withholding from you to teach you a lesson! However, you may be dabbling in things that might make that happen … but most often that just isn’t the case. Now, before you get your feathers all ruffled, stop long enough Read More
MOVIE: The Secret – What makes it such a powerful – or dangerous movie?
The truth it illustrates gives the movie its power. The misapplication makes it dangerous. A few years back a movie became highly popular that spoke of a ”secret”. The assumption was that if you knew the secret, you’d be rich and have no lack of anything. “New Age” people touted the movie like a Bible. Read More
The Shaping of a Shepherd
As a child, the young shepherd is given simple duties of caring for his Father’s sheep. In the small things, the child quickly learns the differences in personalities of the sheep and learns from experience which sheep to keep a wide berth on, and which ones he can approach. Becoming a wise shepherd takes time, Read More
Why People Fail at Living Their Dreams
Years ago, when I was employed as a church secretary, and before I became co-pastor, I had the brilliant idea of adding a special feature to our church directory. Mind you, I had ulterior motives because I needed to solve a recurring problem. Hardly a day went by that someone didn’t call our offices and ask Read More
Oh Those Holiday Emotions!
The joy and excitement of holidays! Laughter, joy, beautiful memories and words of love, wisdom and grace … but what if your experience is more of a season filled with complaining, bitterness, anger, frustration and hurt? This post first appeared on 12/15/2015) Painful events have a way of stacking on top of each other squashing out the Read More
Letter to a Young Woman About …What Drives Us in Love and in Life
Have you ever wondered why it seems like women fall too often for the assumption that they need a man to be complete? (No, this isn’t some feminist rant). Time and time again, I’ve seen single women who are attempting to pursue careers that yearn to be married, and then give up the very career Read More
Unexpected Gifts
As is common during the Holiday Season, a giant package of goodies arrives at the office in a plain brown box. Upon opening it, layers and layers of the most delectable goodies one can imagine are discovered: Cookies, candies, cheese spreads, chocolate pretzels, jelly beans, crackers, apples, tangerines, dried fruit, and nuts, not to mention Read More
He Said, She Said, They Said – How to Judge Things Clearly
Every judge in the land has a heavy responsibility to hear out all parties in their court and then make a decision based upon evidence provided. They are trained and skilled listeners who know the law of their jurisdiction and have vital skills in discernment and decision making. Every police officer has the same challenge Read More
What to Do When Evil Men Reign
What to do when evil men reign? Today I ended up on a site with GRAPHIC photos of children who have died at the hands of (ISIS) evil men. My head began to spin and I thought my heart would pound out of my chest. The past week has been filled with horrendous articles and stories Read More
Who Encourages the Pastor’s Wife? Enter … Sarah’s Tent and Other Pastor’s Wives
What appeared to be lost, was never lost. Not in your life, and not in mine. Nothing that God begins is ever lost… Sarah’s Tent is rebuilding. The word of mouth spread quickly and in just six short months, over 800 women were visiting Sarah’s Tent and participating in online chats, emails and phone conversations. Read More
Shattered Pastors, Shattered Marriages, Shattered Lives …
The moment sticks out in my mind as though it happened yesterday. As a young woman of 16, our lovely pastor’s wife sat down on the church bus seat next to me. The Hawaiian Luau youth event has long faded from my memory because of the following conversation between us became burned in my heart Read More