I have often heard the phrase, “Wishing revenge on someone else is like youdrinking poison and expecting them to die!” A revengeful heart eats the love andlife right out of you! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to become a Christ-follower and allour negative thoughts would go down the drain like dirty dish water? That woulduncomplicate so many things on this journey called life, but life is not that easy....  Read More

It never ceases to amaze me the things that come to mind many years later.Recently, my husband bought a single apple, which was out of his norm. As I wassitting looking out my living room window, that one single apple crossed my mindand reminded me of the appendectomy I had over thirty years ago.I was about to leave for my six o’clock shift working for a company in GoldenValley, Minnesota when, al...  Read More

Currently, I have three dear friends who are dealing with cancer. I believe the mainthing that is strengthening them is prayers of the saints. Friends, your prayersmatter. You may not see instant results, but that doesn’t mean that God is notmoving. The only thing that can calm the rushing waters of life is prayer.Oftentimes, we wonder why is this happening to these sincere, God-fearing saints?I a...  Read More

Many times, when I listen to singer, I say to myself, “Wow, if I could sing likethat!” I never was a person to covet someone else’s gifting, but that does not stopme from admiring their giftings and talent. However, getting wrapped up in beingthem robs you of yourself, and those around you are denied the privilege of seeingwho you really are and benefiting from your unique gifting and talents. Wan...  Read More

In my last blog I said I was going to dedicate May as ‘Mother’s Month.’ The reason is that, in actuality, Mother’s Day is every day. When I preached on Mother’s Day, I especially made a point to incorporate all women. Every woman is packaged with unique skills given only from God. One of those skills is the heart to love and care. “A kindhearted woman gains honor.” (Prov. 11:16) The Bible speaks h...  Read More

The first Mother’s Day was established in 1907 by Ann Jarvis and was held at aworship service in West Virginia. With that said, I have decided to celebrateMother’s Day the entire month of May. I believe mothers of all stages (frombiological to spiritual) deserve more than just one day of honor.So, I honor the woman who birthed me into the world. My mother was nothingmore than a child herself at th...  Read More