What to do with Unsolicited Advice!

What to do with Unsolicited Advice!

Proverbs 18:2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only wants to show off his opinions.Not too long ago, I was walking my crazy dog, Jake, a 2 1/2 year old lab (whom we should have named, Marley) down a path behind my house.We encountered another...
To “Lent” or Not To “Lent”

To “Lent” or Not To “Lent”

“I urge you therefore, bretheren (sisters!), by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”   Romans 12:1  (NAS)Ash Wednesday was last week, beginning the season...

10 Best Things to Say to Someone in Grief

Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.I enjoyed reading your emails yesterday.  Thank you for taking the time to comment.Two of my readers, who have experienced great personal loss – shared comments...
10 Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief

10 Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief

Proverbs 25:11″A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” I know with great clarity, that I have been “that person,” who said ‘what should not be said,’ when encountering someone who is deeply hurting....
A Life Restored

A Life Restored

 Isaiah 61:3They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.Friday’s luncheon was off the charts fabulous!  Carol Godwin, our speaker for Surviving the Fiery Trials of Life, had us in tears and in...