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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I have vague memories of Balinese Hindu temples, rice fields, hot afternoons, rainy days, skewered meat with peanut sauce, and fried...

Sometimes little city girls are not accustomed to the critters of the outdoor terrain. Therefore, one may or may not be eager to place...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I skipped breakfast and was still running late for the appointment. I had forgotten to finish a commitment as text messages dinged with...

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.”...

The rushing water cascaded over the edge of the rocks as gravity overtook. The cool clear liquid fell effortlessly over the side of the...

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...

Do you feel like a hot mess? Me too! It is easy to be overwhelmed and overly worried by the stress of this world. Yet, our Jesus tells us...