The “Fatherless” Father’s Day
Psalm 68:5; John 3:16; Matthew 19:14; Songs of Solomon 4:7 Father’s Day is often a joyous occasion, but for some, it can be a reminder of an empty place in their lives. I can remember not too long ago when Father’s Day was a day that I dreaded. A gaping hole left by...
Life’s Milestones
Psalm 90:12, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” When my children were young, older women would tell me, “The days are long but the years fly by.” They couldn’t have been more correct, except now, I feel...
8 Ways to be a Better Listener
Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Listening is hard. All too often, though I may be physically present in a conversation, my mind can be a million miles...
A Mom’s Influence
Yesterday I had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with a fascinating woman, Dr. Michelle Deering. Dr. Deering is a sports psychologist and author/speaker who recently released What Mothers Never Tell their Daughters. that I’m looking forward to reading. One of...
Why we Take Time to Pray on the National Day of Prayer
1 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” In 716 BC, King Hezekiah...