No, this is not my house. I took this picture on a trip to New Orleans a couple of football seasons ago, when my husband and I traveled there to watch our favorite team play their city's Saints. After … [Read more...]
Historical or Contemporary Fiction? Yes!
Stories of the ultimate American struggle, the Civil War, fascinate me. I live in an area that had been settled and civilized for more than a generation when political turmoil escalated into physical … [Read more...]
They Will Not Depart – Really!
They don't stay small for long. This is a painful truth that we repeat often. As of today, we have received four announcements for graduating seniors. All of these kids should still be tiny, but, … [Read more...]
May: Marvelous Month of Milestones
I will be revealing my age by telling you the song that buzzes through my head at this time of year. “I was strolling through the park one day, in the merry month of May.” In our house, though, there … [Read more...]
Monday Motivation: Set Your Mind on Things Above
Easter is over. Now what? What a glorious day it was. A reminder of the joyous day when Jesus rewrote history forever. We left worship exhilarated, with renewed purpose. So now, it's Monday. We're … [Read more...]
What’s up Wednesday: A gift for a Mom
This week, we are all thinking of Easter, of that joyous celebration when Jesus returned and made all things new. But, turning the calendar to May, we will soon be celebrating our mothers. If you … [Read more...]
Which is Better: Spring or Fall?
It’s the classic dilemma – which season is the best in the Ouachita region? Of course, the Chamber of Commerce answer if that they are all wonderful in their own way. But be honest, we can all agree … [Read more...]
Monday Motivation: We are never alone
Most of us are very familiar with the 23rd Psalm. King David gives us a beautiful poem with vivid images that give us confidence to carry us through all manner of trials. But, the chapter just … [Read more...]
Book Tour – No Surrender Soldier
A great book deserves a great book tour! Most of the book tours I have seen include the author being interviewed, either in person or on a blog. We learn a little about the author's thought process, … [Read more...]
Monday Motivation: Judge the Message, not the Messenger
An early motivator of Christians, the apostle Paul, recognized that he had competition in reaching the hearts and minds of his audience. So many were preaching, and some had questionable motives. In … [Read more...]
