10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Ps 51:10-11 (NKJV) I well remember the day. I had made a decision to ask Jesus into…
Read moreMom was on her way to the surgical center because sometimes check-ups turn out to be bad news. She had too much pressure behind her optic nerve, and that much pressure damages said nerve until, over time, the world narrows and is finally black. She’s already lost a lot of vision, and…
Read moreWhat are you waiting for? That’s the question I keep asking myself. I’m one of those people who gets all excited about moving forward on something. I’ve prayed about it. I research it. I read what others say. I try to learn all I can about it. But when I…
Read moreThey will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, Psalm 92:14 When I was an unruly pre-teen, a senior lady taught my Sunday school class at church every Sunday. I was ornery and pretended I wasn’t listening to the lessons, but somewhere down…
Read moreThis week, I’m heading to the speaker/writer conference She Speaks, with my book proposal in hand. I’m filled with anticipation of exciting possibilities ~ meeting women from across the country, learning from experts in their fields, and appointments with publishers to present my proposal. And despite the excitement, a measure…
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