How to Train in Spiritual Martial Arts
On July 13, my granddaughter and I attended a local self-defense class. I have the bruises on my wrists to prove it! The instructor from Savior Martial Arts taught us various moves ranging from how to break a wrist hold, kneeing and…
Do You Run to the Light?
I spent the last week at my parents’ house on the Tennessee River. Almost every year, many of our family members gather there over the Fourth of July and spend a memorable week enjoying boating, jet skis, tubing, and other fun…
Is Independence Good or Bad?
Every year since 1776 the United States has celebrated our nation’s independence. On July 2 of that year, the Continental Congress voted to declare the thirteen colonies no longer subject and subordinate to the monarch of Britain. The colonies were…
By What Name Are You Known?
June is coming to an end and before it gets away I wanted to write about June Bugs. Aren’t you glad you’re reading this? When my husband was a boy, he would tie a string to the legs of June…
Have Fun This Summer Without Neglecting God
Family is important. Spending time together is critical to raise mentally and emotionally healthy children, and summer is a great time to engage with them in fun activities. Kids also need structure and balance over the summer. Check out this…
When Your Little Birdies Fly the Coop
‘Tis the season for graduations and weddings. Even if you don’t have a graduate or a child getting married, I’m sure you know others close to you who do. My daughter-in-law and my nephew both graduated from college in May,…
Where is God When Tragedy Strikes?
Friday, May 31, 2019, the Hampton Roads region of Virginia experienced a devastating mass shooting at one of the Virginia Beach municipal buildings. The senseless massacre left twelve dead and four others injured. If you’d like to read more about the tragedy…
Drop the Weight
Last week I enjoyed an amazing experience at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference held on the property of the beautiful Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC. Breathtaking views of the mountains surrounded me at every turn and…
Do Something
My husband and I attended this conference yesterday in Salem, VA, and it opened my eyes even more to the need for foster care and adoption. Here are a few stats for you: An estimated 88% of trafficking victims come…
Scaredy Cat
What are you afraid of? Rejection, failure, death, persecution, loneliness, aging, gaining weight? So many things in this sinful world we live in can cause our hearts to hammer in our chests and sweat to break out on our foreheads…