After I finished last week’s post about slowing down in 2021, I came across some rather interesting information. Fall has always been my favorite season. Having grown up in South Georgia where things are mostly green year round, I was thrilled when I experienced my first autumn in North Georgia. I was mesmerized by the various hues of red, orange and yellow. I never really…
I am excited to share with you a guest post from my dear friend and colleague, Trista Blankenship. Trista is passionate about strengthening families and has some practical ideas for dealing with conflict during the pandemic. Commercials and advertisements are making this time together seem like it should be great, easy, and positive. However, for many families, it is anything but that. Instead of bliss…
May is National Mental Health Month and we need to practice skills to improve/maintain our mental health now more than ever. Being in quarantine and social distancing has taken its toll on most of us; there are a few things we can do to help us to reduce negative effects during this stressful season. Create a safe place in your home where you can go…
This April my dear friend, Melody Hester, and I are hosting a women’s retreat called The Invisible Beauty of Suffering in Oak Island, NC. This has been a dream of ours for several years. We plan to offer biblical truths to women who are hurting or have been hurt in order to provide hope. Several people have mentioned that they would love to come, but…
Recently I’ve seen a lot of posts on social media asking, “What’s your word for 2020?” I am praying that 2020 would be a year of DELIGHT in my life. When I think of delight I think of a groom’s expression as he sees his bride for the first time on their wedding day. I think of a parent’s excitement as his child takes her…
“I love writing!” There. I said it. I absolutely, positively love writing. Do you know what else I love? I love dancing, hiking, camping, and reading by waterfalls. So why don’t I do these things more often? Recently, I was asked to co-write a counseling book with a colleague. Once we started talking about the book and creating outlines, I could feel my blood pumping…