A Smile can be a Difference Maker
Have you ever been on the other side of the audience — the side of the speaker who is speaking to the audience? I have. I’ve learned to focus on those who are smiling and have the bright “I’m with you” eyes. I shun those sullen – no smiles – faces. I know some folks…
I’m So Blessed
This blog has a purpose! It is to help us stop having such stiff upper lips. To get down to the business of living and enjoying life with a merry and thankful heart. We have the option to live in the doldrums and express our opinions with a cynical attitude about the weather, politics, our…
Raise the Praise
Other than those who are allowed in via a permit, the Kogelberg Nature Reserve in Cape Town, South Africa, is off limits to visitors. Birdlife is prolific, wild horses live in the wetlands, and whales can be seen offshore. The area’s rich diversity of animals and over 1,800 varieties of plants flourish there. How free…
This is How We Fight Our Battles
After posting my blog yesterday, I quickly googled “Israel-Hamas War”. Fox News reported that the first plane from America, carrying U.S. ammunition, landed in Israel Tuesday night. President Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, in the immediate wake of Hamas’ attack, to emphasize our country’s continued support for Israel as the country…
My One Determined Purpose
Once upon a time, my one determined purpose was to be the best daughter, mom, wife, Bible teacher/leader, employee, and friend. I would like to say that my best was accomplished, but I fell short in many ways. Now, I’m in the season of desiring to know my Lord like the Apostle Paul expressed: “For…
Praising has its Benefits
Have you been praised today? Maybe someone praised your new hairdo or praised your amazing talents and skills. Maybe YOU praised someone for their sense of humor, like I often do to someone I know! It gives us a sense of “good” pride knowing that someone “noticed” us and our abilities. Suddenly, we might even…
Hosanna! Holy is His Name!
My insides cringed when he said it. Sucking in a short, sharp breath, I realized that I would never grow accustomed to hearing Jesus’ name used while swearing. My head bowed slightly as my heart prayed, “Jesus is Lord.” We know that God’s name is holy. The commandments given to Moses reveal that. If that…
Tested -Tried – Proven – Rewarded
Back in 2012, my son and his team created and launched a technology company. I was one of the founding members and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of something so innovative. Before the technology was brought to life, there were months of testing the product. Then when we had the product in…
What is our Praise Bank Balance?
I know that I am a glass-house kind of gal aka an open book. My blogs reveal the real me. But, I do keep a few things between me and THEE and THEE is Who I am expressing praise to today! My big reveal. While in Cabo, several of us came down with a respiratory…
Turning Praise into a Prayer Weapon
In a talk I gave to a room of grandmothers on Tuesday, I started out sharing the words of this song: “I Raise a Hallelujah”. The song was written by recording artists and Bethel music leaders, Jonathan and Melissa Helser when their friends’ two-year-old son was airlifted to intensive care and not expected to live…