I didn’t realize just how headstrong I was. Entering my second marriage, I knew I had grown to be fiercely independent. The previous decade of my life had been spent picking up the shattered pieces of my world following a failed first marriage. I had to start over except this time I had two small…

Flossing my teeth has never been a strength of mine. It was just one more thing tacked on to my day that felt “extra” and try as they may, Anthony (my sweet husband) and Kim (my precious dental hygienist) couldn’t convince me otherwise. Until recently. Several months ago I found myself in the dentist’s chair…

It was a mountain. Formidable, unyielding, and overwhelming in scope. My precious friend was at the end of their college semester recently and staring their third and final test in the face. Having not done very well on the first two, this final exam was not only the lynchpin to passing the semester but it…

Having authored a few books now, I’m very aware of how important cover art can be. It’s the first thing a person sees when looking at the book and is generally part of what helps them make a decision on whether or not they want to purchase it. Marketing strategies, promotional materials, and various other…

**This is the final post in the God Story series. Shared from the heart and life of Deb Gilmer, her story has a theme that everyone can relate to – finding joy in any situation. I have left the story untouched. The words are Deb’s. I’m confident they’ll bless you richly today.** Have you ever…

Dropping out of high school was a decision that Yulma Phillips regretted for years. It seriously limited her options for employment and, as a result, she wound up working a manufacturing plant job that lasted 19 grueling years. “It was very fast-paced,” said Yulma. “It required continual heavy lifting assembling auto parts. It was physically…