Trusting God in the Waiting
On Wednesday nights, there is no need to wait for dinner – our church offers us a delicious family meal. Last Wednesday night’s meal included the salad bar and chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans. Yum! Between our church’s family meal and my Heavenly Father’s daily bread – all I need to…
Unshakable Faith
We’re living in a mighty shaky world, aren’t we? The ground beneath us shifts with every headline, phone call, or unexpected twist. Just when we think we’ve got our footing, life throws a curveball. But there’s one way to stand firm when everything around us feels like it’s unraveling — we keep our eyes on…
The Power of Prayer: A Call to Action for Our Nation
Today, May 1st, marks the National Day of Prayer in America — a tradition older than America itself. Even before we had our Declaration of Independence, we had prayer. Before liberty rang from the mountains, it rose first from the hearts of men and women humbling themselves before God. This past Monday, Carl and I,…
YOU-Turns
We all know what a U-turn is — that moment when we realize we’re heading the wrong direction, and the only option is to turn around. (And maybe pray no one’s watching when we make it an extra-wide turn.) But have you ever thought about the YOU-turns we need in life? The ones where we…
“Let There Be Light (In My Closet — And My Life)”
For four years, I lived with a closet light that barely did its job.My ceilings soar over 11 feet high, so changing a bulb isn’t exactly a hop-skip-and-jump kind of thing. But the bulb wasn’t burned out — it was just pitifully dim. I could barely tell navy from black without holding things up to…
Spiritual Doula: From Death to Life
A dear friend recently told me she had the privilege of standing backstage at our church as several precious souls — young and old — were preparing to be baptized. She said, “I felt like a spiritual doula… standing witness as they passed from death to life.” Her words stirred something deep in me. I’ve…
Never to Depart
I was raised on pews, potlucks, and powerful preaching. If the church doors were open, my parents would make sure I was on the other side of them — Sunday School, Sunday morning service, Sunday night service, Wednesday night service, youth group, and revival week marathons that lasted longer than some of today’s movie binges.…
Pope Francis’ Trip to Heaven
On Easter Monday morning, Pope Francis made his final journey — this time, straight into the arms of the One he loved and served so faithfully. Just hours after offering his last Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he stepped into glory. What timing! What triumph! I believe heaven rang with Hallelujahs,…
Celebrating 40 More Days of Easter Joy
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is Donna still talking about Easter?” Oh yes, I am — and with good reason! Easter Sunday wasn’t the finale — it was the opening act of the greatest encore in history. The Resurrection was just the beginning. Jesus didn’t rise and vanish. He lingered for 40 glorious days, continuing to walk,…
Hallelujah! HE LIVES!
The tomb is empty.The grave clothes folded.The stone? Rolled away — not by men, but by the hand of the Almighty.Death lost its grip.Hell lost its claim.And hope?It rose with Him. Jesus didn’t just die for us — He rose for us.He didn’t just promise resurrection — He proved it.The One who was mocked, beaten,…