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Teens & the Distorted Reality of Social Media {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist, widely known for some of the most popular all-American songs. He wrote hundreds of tunes, many of which became major hits, making him a celebrity before turning 30. In addition to composing favorites such as “God...
When We Don’t Know the Whole Story {Recharge Wednesday Linkup}
After spending a couple of days in D.C. recently, hubby and I went to the airport to pick up a car for the next destination of our vacation. We reserved an SUV some three weeks earlier through a rental car dealer that will remain nameless. After the taxi dropped us...
Whose Name Are You Working to Exalt? Jesus’… or Yours?
“But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 6:14 I walked through the Michael Carlos museum at Emory University, carefully reading the history...
Mourning With Hope {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I don't even have to close my eyes to see her face in my mind's eye. My dear friend. That smile that dominated her countenance every time I saw her. Contagious. And she had a sassy voice that just made me chuckle. Because even if she was across the room talking to...
A Small Sparrow and “The Cure for Anxiety” {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
It had been a long time since I heard God speak in such a clear, unmistakable way. It took me by surprise. Of all things He could have used to send me a message, He chose a bird. A plain, small backyard sparrow delivered a message that I will never forget. It was 2002...
The Stress of “SURPRISE” {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I love surprises! I don't, however, enjoy the surprise of a stressful situation. Have you ever gone to work only to find out that people have been laid off, or your company is being "reorganized"? Maybe you've experienced an unexpected death in the family, or a...
Royal Priesthood… Or a Royal Mess? {SHE SOARS Conference}
One morning in January, as I sat in my prayer closet, searching God’s heart for the theme of our ministry’s conference this year, I heard one single word: CHOSEN As if often happens when the Holy Spirit speaks, I knew exactly what He meant, and where to find it. 1...
Anxiety & Depression In the Church {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Hi. My name is Patricia and I am a recovering anxious Christian. I hid behind the smile and said everything was great, even though my world was falling apart. I lied to myself that I could handle one more item on my to-do list, even though I knew I was about to hit a...
When Our Ideal Isn’t Real {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I thought the world would come to a standstill the day I discovered my ideal wasn’t real. It was a Sunday afternoon after church, December 2004, when my oldest son, a freshman in college at the time, walked in the front door, through the kitchen, into the family room...
Moses and the Honey Bees: Exodus 33 {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
A couple of summers ago, I had the opportunity to watch some bees going about the busy task of flying back and forth for hours, just doing their pollinating thing. This task ultimately produces the lip-smacking honey we southerners love to drench our cat-head biscuits...
Run Your Own Race {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
After persistent pleading, I finally agreed to play Mario Kart with my daughters. Our teenager had asked us to purchase the video game at the end of the school year, so they could enjoy it during their summer vacation. I was reluctant, since my plan was to spend the...
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