Nov
10
2022
I was praying about what to write in Words of Hope and I kept feeling asked to write the Kingdom of God is now. If I talked to Dad, he would ask, “Why do you think you are feeling...
Nov
09
2022
If you read my Dad’s Words of Hope you will see how much he cared for those going through depression or cancer. Dad struggled with depression, and he understood the tenacious hold depression can have on a life and...
Nov
08
2022
I have been fortunate enough to visit many cities around the world such as Cape Town, Barcelona, and Prague. Each city has its own vibe and story. You can see it on the faces of the people. When I...
Nov
07
2022
I have been wrestling with the word ambition. The definition of it makes it more complex. In some definitions it says ambition means “aspiration, intention, goal and aim.” These are worthy words. In another definition, ambition is defined as...
Nov
04
2022
Oklahoma City is not my favorite in terms of beauty. The water is brown, much of the city is worn down and the tree in our Spokane backyard is prettier than the entire urban sprawl. We call it “uglyhoma...
Nov
03
2022
I have frustration at the hypocrisy and moralism of certain forms of Christianity in America’s extreme right. Men measuring the skirts of young girls and calling these young women sinners is appalling. On the other hand, I am frustrated...
Nov
02
2022
My youngest child Bella and I only have a few months left together before she launches off to college and a brand-new life. We do a devotional together each day. One day I bring the topic, the other day...
Nov
01
2022
My husband Shann and I had a bit of a spat in Oklahoma City after our daughter's junior recital. After all the planning, there was an issue with the video recording of the event. The sound worked but her...
Oct
31
2022
My dad deeply loved Psalm 23. He meditated on it often. As I read C.S. Lewis's Reflections on the Psalms, he brings attention to something I haven't considered. He (God) prepares a table for me in the presence of my...
Oct
28
2022
A very sweet friend took me to lunch. She has been so kind in sending encouragement after a Words of Hope message she resonated with. As we met for lunch, she asked me about the writing process. For me, writing Words of...
