Would we be willing to die for the gospel?  That was the question I posed to my dear husband this past weekend.  We had just visited the Bible exhibit at the “Christ of the Ozarks” in Eureka Springs, AR.  Our tour guide did a wonderful job of taking us through the evolution of the written Word of God.  We saw ancient writings on vellum (calfskin) and papyrus.  Amazing!  For a lover of history, I wanted to look…

My dear friend “K” invited me to attend a Mercy Ministries fundraising event this week – “Evening of Mercy – Celebrating hope and healing in the lives of young women”.  It was an opportunity that I would not have had without “K”.  I told her that it is nice to have friends with connections :).  It was a wonderful experience. My week has been challenging.  A doctor’s visit followed by lots of meds could have easily…

I adore love stories!  Recently a dear woman of God shared her love story with me.  The beautiful way God brought her and her husband together.  God drew these two very different people toward one another with a love and appreciation that has lasted for years.  She honored me by sharing her heart.  Only another woman would appreciate how special this moment was.  Women need women.  Women need the emotional connection that other women offer.  Please…

One of the ways I know God is speaking to me concerning a particular subject is when that topic is presented to me in several different ways.  That is how I came to this subject.  I read John chapter 2 and a couple of verses caught my eye. Then, an Oswald Chambers devotional I was reading was based on the same verses.  I really felt impressed to write but, put it on the back burner.  Fast forward a…