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Grace to the Unlikely {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
I recently came across an illustration about patience and long-suffering that gave me great pause. According to a supposedly traditional Hebrew story, Abraham was sitting outside his tent one evening when a weary old traveler walked by. The old man looked tired and...
Staying Focused as Your World Spins Around
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah 26:3 The ballerina’s elegant figure twirled around the stage with incredible ease. The Rio de Janeiro Ballet Company had come to town, and my parents bought tickets to...
Allow God to Handle Your Battles {Column for the Atlanta Journal Constitution}
“Fight your battles on your knees.” I have been privileged to sit under Dr. Charles Stanley’s teaching at First Baptist Atlanta for the past 16 years. This quote is one of "30 Life Principles" that he wrote, all based on Scriptures and his life experiences as a...
Strive to Be Wise With Money {Atlanta Journal Constitution Column}
According to the most recent data from the Survey of Consumer Finances by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the credit card debt of American households is approximately $5,700. When a financial institute performed a research study earlier this year to determine the average...
Stress: Joy Quencher & Purpose Killer
I spent five weeks visiting my home country, Brazil this Summer. When I left the USA at the end of May, I was very, very tired. For too many reasons to mention, I knew I had to stop and recharge. I knew I had to reevaluate my schedule and priorities and, most of all,...
Recognize When Your Faith Is Flawed {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
When I was in the process of writing my first book, I signed up to attend a writer’s conference, where I would meet with publishers to present my book proposal. After presenting my book idea to the first two publishers, neither requested a copy of the proposal that I...
Avoiding Difficult Conversations Can Be Costly {Atlanta Journal Constitution Column}
"If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.” These words, spoken by Jesus and recorded in the gospel of Matthew, were in the heart of my decision, as I recently chose to confront someone close to me. I...
Underwhelmed {Guest Post by Lori Macmath}
I am currently on vacation, visiting family and friends and enjoying a much needed rest. I reached out to a couple of my writer friends who have agreed to guest post for a couple of the weeks during my sabbatical. Meet Lori Macmath and get ready to be BLESSED by this...
Friends Are a Blessing in Troubled Times {Atlanta Journal Constitution Column}
It was the son’s birthday. He was turning 21 and hoped to throw a big party and invite all his friends. Since this was an important mile marker in the life of his son, the father decided to teach his boy a lesson on friendship. He asked the son to put together a list...
SHE SOARS 2016 – Pictures
Sharing the pictures of a wonderful day of worship and teaching from God's Word. The testimonies of lives that were touched by the messages keep coming. To God be the glory! [gallery type="rectangular" size="medium"...
Latest Presidential Poll: God’s Still In Control {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
As we approach the date for the Republican National Convention in July, and after what undoubtedly has been the most controversial and divisive primaries in Republican Party history, billionaire businessman Donald Trump is now the presumptive Republican presidential...
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