People talk about me. The talk is not always flattering, and my critics seem to grow like weeds. Because my life has a public dimension, there’s been lots of talk both good and bad about me over the decades so I’m used to it. Sort of. Believe it or not, people talk...
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About 20 years ago, I underwent a minor surgery. When my doctor told me the diagnosis, I tried denying it but eventually accepted the truth. The surgery was uncomfortable — painful even — but necessary. I didn’t enjoy the process, but I’m grateful I went through it....
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL History has rarely given women a voice. Jesus not only listened to women—He sent them out as gospel messengers. World rulers are usually associated with armies, conquering lands, and collecting wives. If you were a woman living under...
Mondays set the tone for the rest of the Week. Want to start strong? Begin with intention, not just activity. Win the Morning. Start with a small victory—wake up on time, breathe deeply, and move with purpose. A clear morning leads to a focused mind. Set a Weekly...
LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL Many people see singleness as something to escape from, a waiting period before “real life” begins. But God doesn’t see it that way—and neither should we. Too often, we treat marriage as the ultimate goal, making single people feel like...
Listen to the Devotional John Wesley was six years old when the fire broke out in the frame house where he and his large family lived. It was one of the most vivid memories of his life. John was trapped on the second floor, unable to get out. He stood at the...
Sometimes I wonder if anyone is content with anything. There is always something more, something better, something faster, something newer. Multitudes of dating websites advertise “We can find that perfect person for you. Maybe you should dump the current one and...
We often mistake volume for conviction or aggression for confidence. But real wisdom doesn’t clamor for attention—it calmly creates clarity. It listens, pauses, and leads from within. True wisdom whispers. It doesn’t overpower; it influences. It doesn’t impose; it...
Listen to the Devotional The full-page ad in the newspaper has troubled me for weeks. Pictured in color was a beautiful young woman radiating intelligence, beauty, and charm. Beneath was the caption, “Character may be imitated. Leadership, however, is...