Beauty From the Far Side of the Hill
Gary and I just celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary. And even though we’ve had a happy life together, I just can’t believe...
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National Day of Prayer…on a Personal Level
Today is the National Day of Prayer, a day of “Investing in Hope…Transforming Our Nation Through Prayer.” I’m...
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A Letter to My Enemy, by Celeste Vaughan
Maybe having my wisdom teeth pulled was my first mistake. At only 16, the decision was made for me. There must be a reason God gave us...
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When God is Gone, by Lori Hatcher
When was the last time you sobbed? I mean heartbroken, gut-wrenching sobs – the kind that erupt from a crushed and broken...
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I’m So Proud of My Humility!
As a little girl, I recognized the power in achievement. I wanted to be the best, to be noticed and appreciated for my skills and...
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From a Distance: Getting to the Heart of Abortion
It’s 6am and morning’s earliest light sneaks through the blinds. The warm, pink bundle stretches, then snuggles closer, deciding that...
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Can You Cancel Christmas with Twenty-Two Kids?
Today I’m thrilled to introduce my friend, Sue Badeau, to you. Sue is a national inspirational speaker and writer and a graduate of...
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A Journal of Thanks
For several years now, I’ve followed a November tradition introduced to me by my friend, Cathy Strawhorn. It has changed my life....
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Mr. Wonderful by Sherry Boykin
Let me tell you about my Mr. Wonderful: incredible, intelligent, indwelled, and interested in me! His ministry as a Christian counselor...
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Precious Girl, Precious Blood by Kristi M. Butler
School bells ring. Locker doors slam. Halls, empty and silent all summer, overflow with the chatter and giggles of teenage girls and the...
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Perspective by Leah W. in Asia
One afternoon I walked into a community center in a poorer part of town. I was greeted warmly by the ladies who work there, ministering to...
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Just Give Them Jesus by Nan Trammell Jones
A stiff breeze caught the horses’ manes and flicked their golden locks onto the young girl’s cheeks as she nuzzled her...
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Father’s Day: An Earthly Glimpse of Heavenly Love
Daddy was the first. The first one I loved unconditionally. I first one I loved unselfishly. Other loves came and went. Some even came and...
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Mentoring: It’s a Beautiful Thing
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a brand new ministry for moms, The M.O.M. Initiative, founded by...
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Three Scripted Words That Changed Eternity
I’ve always loved drama. From the time I was a little girl, sitting in front of a black and white TV, I knew that movies and scripts...
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Addicted to the Chase by Celeste Vaughan
As a Southern-Baptist-raised only child, wife, mother of three, and pharmacist, I was living my American dream. Until suddenly I...
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Pucker Up: 6 Health Benefits of Kissing
Okay, you probably won’t hear your doctor say, “Take two kisses and call me in the morning,” but did you know there are...
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10 Simple Steps to a Healthier Body
You know all the excuses. “I don’t have time to exercise.” “I can’t afford the special food.” “It’s just too hard to make...
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The Masters Mission: Providing Hope for Ukraine by Theresa Garrett, as told to Vonda Skelton
Russia? You want me to go to Russia? Are you kidding? It wasn’t a call I wanted to hear. Growing up in the Cold War years of the 50’s...
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Overcoming Depression: Learning to Live Again ~ by Patty Mason
Depression was a constant battle, bringing on overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, even rage, and hopelessness. It crippled my mind,...
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Eight to Eighty-Eight: We Can Make a Difference
The 10th anniversary of 9-11 was just a few weeks ago…and most of us remembered. We watched the documentaries and read the articles and...
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