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I gave a talk at a breakout session for a women\’s celebration at our church last weekend. A few of my friends wanted to hear the talk but couldn\’t be there. Here is the text of it (though I always go off the script!!!!!). I think you can access the slide show I used here.…

Last week, we ushered in a new year. Like always, I set some goals and make my grand schemes for the days to come. Here\’s my list for 2015.  1. Learn how to ride my hoverboard. Oh, wait. Back to the Future Part 2 didn\’t happen? Ooops! I guess some more realistic goals are needed…

We are having a special Advent chapel next week at school. I get a little crazy excited about Advent. Our wreath is maybe  my favorite thing to unpack when the decorations are hauled out. I force my family to endure a weekly Advent devotion and sign up to light the candles and do the readings…

For quite a while now, I have felt this urging to improve my prayer life. As a result, I took a few tangible steps to help me move in the right direction. I began participating in the intercessory prayer ministry at my church. I constructed a prayer journal.  I have read a number of books…