We’re Not Alike – and That’s OK! {Ellen Chauvin}

We’re Not Alike – and That’s OK! {Ellen Chauvin}

When I joined Compel Training online over a year ago, I didn’t know that I would find a kindred soul in writing or that she would live in Louisiana. Ellen has comforted me, cheered me, critiqued me and loved me as a dear friend should. The first time we met over cornbread and biscuits at Cracker Barrel in Alexandria, we became fast friends. She’s a tiny little thing that is big in compassion and Jesus….

When God Helps Us See Him

When God Helps Us See Him

“Attention, all! See the marvels of God!…Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God…” Psalm 46:8 & 10, MSG Have there been times in your life when you knew God wanted to be especially “visible” to you? Times when He wanted you to notice Him at work on your behalf? Susan B. Mead speaks of this in her book, Dance With Jesus – From Grief to Grace, page 47,…

Dear Me…Letter To My Younger Self {Malloree Newell}

Dear Me…Letter To My Younger Self {Malloree Newell}

Gosh my birthday month has just flown by. Malloree’s letter will be the last in our Dear Me Series. I first met Malloree as our youth pastor’s daughter several years ago. Her family moved away from us but our love for her and her family remains deep in our hearts. As I was thinking about who would represent Generation Z, I had several young ladies in mind. Malloree and her mom visited our church one…

Dear Me…Letter To My Younger Self {Katina Brown}

Dear Me…Letter To My Younger Self {Katina Brown}

Katina’s letter brings us to number four in our series – Dear Me…Letter To My Younger Self – a birthday celebration for me. Katina and her family have been dear friends of ours for 25+ years. We attended church together and I consider them family. Now that she is all grown up, I don’t get to see her often but I get to enjoy her new blog that is so full of wisdom on parenting….