Several years ago a friend and I drove from Georgia to Canada and had quite the adventure. On the way home, we were both delirious from lack of sleep and from the long drive and we became quite silly (OK, I know you’ve been super silly too when you were tired). We saw a woman walking down the road in front of a row of…
I grew up in South Georgia where the seasons blur from one to another without any major changes. I missed out on fall colors for years. When the leaves begin to change, I feel like a school girl, waiting expectantly for cooler temperatures and fall fun. I read somewhere that fall is nature’s last fling before settling into winter’s sleep. I absolutely LOVE autumn for…
Shall I praise God only in the good days? What good is that? Anyone can sing praises when life is going well, but only those walking in the Spirit can praise him in the storm. The past several years have been filled with trials and tragedies in my life and in my family. I’m learning to trust God in the good and in the bad….
When I scheduled the pre-release party for Tears to Joy, I had no idea that it would serve to kick off Mental Illness Awareness Week. Sadly, millions of people with a mental illness fail to get help, because of the stigma associated with mental illness. Stigma exists because of ignorance. I hope as people read Michael’s story of his battle with bipolar disorder, it will…
Joy. Joy unspeakable. Today is further evidence of how God has turned my tears to joy. Six years ago, I began writing a story of undeniable grief and heartache. The tears were gutwrenching and my whole body ached with the pain of loss. I wondered if I’d ever smile again. Fast forward. Today. My cup overflows. God has been more than good to me. He…
People mean well — but their words are often like knives that strike us to the core of our being. Most of the time they don’t even realize the hurt that they’ve caused us when they say things like, “If you just trust God, then you won’t feel depressed,” or “Christians are to be joyful always so snap out of it.” There are lots of…