Guardians of Little Hearts
While attending our granddaughters’ graduation ceremonies this week, I was moved by parting words from their teachers. They reminded me of the unique opportunities teachers have to leave a legacy with the children so precious to us. Often, I encouraged our youngest daughter, Reagan, about the impact of her words with her first-grade students. For […]
Timed Release – Radio Series Chapter 7
My mother’s battle with lung cancer was hard fought. As she was moved from hospital to hospital over five months I witnessed her suffering daily. Just before Thanksgiving, I checked her out of the hospital and stood beside her in the elevator on her way to freedom. That’s when she began to cry. My mother […]
Miracle Moments – Radio Series Chapter 6
For about seventeen years of my life, I experienced constant trauma and heartbreak. I became ill and overwhelmed with the weight of all that was happening; then, I came across this scripture: “He reached down from on high and took hold of me and drew me out of deep waters.” – Psalm 18:16 That’s exactly […]
Resolutions or His Solutions
Casual online research reveals five top new year’s resolutions: Eat less Exercise more Spend less Enjoy life more Spend time with friends and family more Do they sound familiar? Let’s consider why we eat too much, spend too much, lay around too much and neglect the things in life that bring joy and fulfillment. Are […]
Hope for All – Radio Series Chapter 5
I asked the Lord one day what brings people to Him in faith when they don’t know Him. After all, how do you have faith in someone you don’t know? The word HOPE in all capital letters came to mind. Hope ignites faith. It sparks just enough trust to turn our eyes to the Someone […]
What’s Your Story
As the only girl in my Sunday School class, I was usually asked to be Mary, the mother of Jesus, in our annual Christmas plays. Though an honor to play the role, the story of the birth of Christ was not yet real to me. Roles in Christmas plays faded away as “life happened.” Trudging […]
No Perfection
Too often, I get bogged down in blogging perfection. Why wait to craft the perfect words when just a simple conversation with you will do? Lately, I’ve thought a lot about who God is and what He is able to do. “He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts […]
Harmony in the Household
My life changed when I learned about the four basic personalities almost 40 years ago. Since then, I’ve lived it, taught it and encouraged understanding it because of the impact on families and on other important relationships. Now, I’m launching an updated program incorporating an understanding of our personalities WITH heart healing. Who of us […]
The Power of a Blessing
God called us to California for a special assignment, but after five years in the Los Angeles area, it was time to return to Texas. Returning to our home state, we realize God has more for us to do here. As we crossed the Texas state line, the powerful words from the Texas state song […]
Renewal – Radio Series Chapter 4 – Part II PTSD
The statistics are alarming for the damage from trauma to those who go to the trenches for us. They exhibit extraordinary bravery and strength in each crisis, but pain from their own trauma simmers within and affects their well-being. Recently, I was preparing a presentation for a group that included veterans and first responders. That […]
Renewal – Radio Series Chapter 4
A high percentage of health issues are related to stress. People may follow programs with proper diet, exercise, and medical attention, but if the stress in their lives is not resolved, there is still very real danger to their health and well-being. Trauma and heartache are breeding grounds for stress. Acute stress has a beginning […]
Hobbled – Radio Series Chapter 3
When we are hurt and store painful memories in our hearts, we can become emotionally “hobbled” – stuck at the point when the pain was inflicted, with subtle bonds that weave their damaging way through our souls. • Is a lengthy period of grief holding you back? • Did a job layoff cause you to […]
A New Normal – Radio Series Chapter 2
We usually tend to accept what pain does to us as normal. We file our hurtful memories away in our hidden heart closets marked “Brave and Strong” and assume that if we don’t think about them, they won’t bother us. The truth is, these things still impact how we think and act. What has become […]
Brave and Strong – Radio Series Chapter 1
I am no stranger to trauma. Tragic illnesses, family divorces, personal failures, business losses, children’s diseases, the death of loved ones, and even planned suicide are much too familiar. During the year of my most intense heartache, I hid behind a mask of bravery and stayed strong throughout each day—except on Friday nights. That’s when […]
The Ultimate Heartbreak – Radio Series
Jesus’ time on earth was part of a master plan–a plan that involved you and me. His is the greatest story ever told. It includes the most magnificent love, an astonishing sacrifice, and ultimately, unbelievable heartbreak. All done for us. When we lay awake at night, wondering if anyone really cares, if life will ever […]