Category: faith

A Cup of Hope

A Cup of Hope

I sat on my hands to keep them warm. My heart pounded and my thoughts darted in a million directions. I wanted…

How Will Your Life be Spent?

How Will Your Life be Spent?

“Lord, I’m your currency, spend me how you wish.” My early morning walk was a perfect time to pray. The “money terms”…

Do I Really Love You, Lord?

Do I Really Love You, Lord?

“Lord, do I really love You?” My words came suddenly without thought. I’d never questioned my love for Him. There I was,…

My Jesus Revolution

My Jesus Revolution

One sunny, chilly day in Gulf Shores, Alabama, I encountered Jesus. It was spring break in my senior year of high school. …

A Tale of Two Funerals

A Tale of Two Funerals

Dying has been on my mind lately. Specifically I’ve pondered the disparity, at the end of life, between a person who knows…

An Abortion Dilemma

An Abortion Dilemma

In 1979 I had a major crisis. I was twenty-seven and pregnant with my second child when my husband said he didn’t…

Why We Need Heroes

Why We Need Heroes

We need heroes. People who’ve overcome adversity and led meaningful lives are examples for us. Heroes remind us of our potential and…