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Oct 6, 20232 min read
The Power of Your Life
Gala Event for Faith Alive Ministries Oakboro, NC - October 5 Because it is my birthday week, I have pondered the passing of time and the...
Sep 29, 20232 min read
The Worn-Out Tree And the Worn- Out Me
As I strolled on the beach early that June morning, I discovered a well-worn remnant of a tree. No leaves, nothing green, just the bare...
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Holy Spaces in Hard Places
Do you have hard days when your heart is hurting and your head is pounding? When life is hard, I go to the Lord. Time with the Master...
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Lies. I Have Told a Few.
Lies. Big ones. Little ones. White lies. Straight-out, bold-faced ones. I don't want to hurt your feelings, so I lie - kind of lies. A...
Sep 8, 20231 min read
Ladies Retreat with West Cab!
Friend, I don't know where you are today, but can I encourage you to find people who love your Jesus? Hang with them. Let them inspire...
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Freshly Baked Bread with a side of Homemade Peach Preserves
The aroma of freshly baked bread permeates my kitchen and, at the same time, takes me back to my childhood. The smell is one mixed with a...
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Childhood Memories
I have vague memories of Balinese Hindu temples, rice fields, hot afternoons, rainy days, skewered meat with peanut sauce, and fried...
Aug 18, 20235 min read
A Mountain Creek Adventure
Sometimes little city girls are not accustomed to the critters of the outdoor terrain. Therefore, one may or may not be eager to place...
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Back-to-School Affirmations
Her lips were tight as the words escaped her mouth. "Mimi, I am soooo nervous," she shared. I prayed over her and her sister as they...
Aug 4, 20233 min read
I Lift Up My Eyes to the Mountains
This pic was taken on a hike Terry and I did last summer! It has been one of the most rewarding mountain-top experiences that I have ever...
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Don't Stop in the Middle of Hard!
I have a passion for sharing His words of hope and rescue. It bids me non-stop and consistently tugs at my soul. Sometimes this call is...
Jul 21, 20233 min read
Let's Connect!
It is my joy and honor to write for you each week. I come to my keyboard with prayer and passion, asking Him to give me an encouraging...
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Dear Summer -
Dear Summer, I think I am in love with you. There is a playful nature about you that brings family and friends together. - Even the sun...
Jul 7, 20232 min read
When Life Is a Pickle!
Salty moisture exuded through my pores in profound measure. The heat hit my face as it bounced again and again off the asphalt court. The...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Taking Care of Me
Have you ever been so busy you didn’t take the time to eat? It has been rare for me; (because I like to eat! 🙂 ) However, it has...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
A God Hug
I skipped breakfast and was still running late for the appointment. I had forgotten to finish a commitment as text messages dinged with...
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Thirty-Seven Ways to Celebrate
Thirty-seven years ago this week, Terry tenderly rubbed the top of my hands as he said, “I do.” Actually, he said it twice, “I do, I do.”...
Jun 9, 20235 min read
The Waterfall that Spoke to Me
The rushing water cascaded over the edge of the rocks as gravity overtook. The cool clear liquid fell effortlessly over the side of the...
Jun 2, 20234 min read
The Chair in the Woods
As I turned the bend of the wooded mountain path, my eyes traveled to the top of the rock-faced hill. The small image grabbed my...
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