Divine Appointments In Ordained Places
Don’t you just love it when God gives you a divine appointment? Recently, after a whole slew of unexpected ones, I was more than just amazed. While each one was a true God appointed encounter, the most astonishing thing was...
Catching Fireflies
Have you ever tried to catch fireflies in a bottle so you can enjoy the wonder of their illumination later? As a kid, my family often traveled to the South to visit relatives where fond memories were formed over doing...
Staying Alert & Connected
Bet you don’t know where the expression, he is three sheets to the wind, originated. Well, turns out sailors started that old saying. But before you laugh at the conspicuous reasons behind it, look at where its meaning is derived....
In Your Dreams
Have you ever had a conversation in an elevator that continued after you got out? I know, I know, you’re probably all thinking-in your dreams! Who has a conversation with strangers in an elevator? Let alone one that continues after...
The Gift of Story
As Christmas draws near, have you ever thought about giving the gift of story to someone? When I was a little girl, my favorite part of bedtime was my father’s story telling. Being a creative person, the stories he told...
Gratefulness And Perseverance
Whether or not you are a person of faith, trials are something all of us go through, and an old adage says, it’s not what happens to you, but what you do with it. My friend, Joni Eareckson Tada, is...
Small Town Charm
There's something about a small town that makes me smile as I walk through and notice all its' quirky old-fashioned charm. Some of you may have stumbled upon such a place during your summer travels. When I was a kid,...
Memory’s Train of Thought
Sometimes a single question can unlock everything. In today’s excerpt from the upcoming release of the sequel to The Buzz @ Chicky-Pie’s Café, Elise is traveling by train, haunted by childhood memories and searching for answers about faith, healing, and...
Mini-Stories for Your Heart – Enjoy a Taste of My Upcoming Sequel!
Summer is upon us! We’ve been enjoying the gorgeous weather here in Southern California—blue skies and cool breezes. I’m so grateful for longer days of sunshine and the abundance of growing things (my garden is currently blooming with beauty!). ...