Do you feel like God cares about your hopes and dreams? It’s sometimes hard to imagine He does when your current day-to-day life looks nothing like what you’d hoped or imagined. Years ago, at the young age of 24, I found myself divorced with two small children to care for.  Not what I’d hoped for…

Storefronts and florists are awash with red and pink décor this week as they promote Valentine’s Day.  And, many people are looking for a feeling that’s as ooey-gooey as the centers of those gourmet chocolates they hope to get.  Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-Valentine’s Day and I certainly love getting flowers and…

It was a simple lunch date with a friend in her home.  I wasn’t really anticipating a life lesson. As I drove up, I spotted my friend and her 16-month old daughter at the glass entryway door – smiling and waving. Once inside, we chatted for a bit and then prepared to eat.  My friend…

Ever have those moments in life where YOU think everything is just fine until someone comes along, busts your bubble, and shows you differently?  For me, one of those moments began with a brief encounter in the lobby of Burger King.  I had been a Christian for just a few months – my enthusiasm was…

Did you ever wonder how significant you are? Years ago, I had a lofty goal – I wanted to be a television anchor on the six o’clock news in a big city.  So, armed with my newly-acquired Journalism degree, I sent in multiple applications to newsroom executives.  I followed-up with a flurry of telephone calls…

Two of my four children hold black belts in karate.  I can attest that they didn’t achieve those overnight.  Countless hours – multiple times a week – were spent in dojos.  The routine of practicing form exercises and hand-to-hand strategies were sharpened and perfected each week as they trained.  Several times a year, we would…