Tag Archives: Writing

The Nation’s Lighthouse

Our Words for the Week are from Charles F. Stanley. Our country is like a large ship fighting through stormy waters in foggy weather. Spiritually and morally, we’ve lost our sense of direction. Sexual sins, greed, pride, indulgence, slothfulness, ungratefulness, … Continue reading

Posted in words for the week | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Listening for God

Today’s devotional is from Martha Forsee. When was the last time you heard from God? Maybe you haven’t heard from Him because your ears have been deafened by the silence of loneliness, discouragement or exhaustion. Maybe God’s voice has been … Continue reading

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Five Minute Friday — Could

Happy Five Minute Friday time. The assignment this week was, quite frankly, challenging. The FMF prompt is COULD, but I was led to the past before trying to redeem myself with a positive message. My mind certainly wandered in different … Continue reading

Posted in Five Minute Friday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

A Gift for You

My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through — the audio version — has been released for a couple of weeks and has already made a splash. However, I hadn’t had a chance to listen to the … Continue reading

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Remember Those Who Have Helped You

Today’s reflection is from Rev. Stavros Akrotirianakis of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Tampa, FL. Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you; your elders and they … Continue reading

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Raise the Curtain! Cover Reveals

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks. Last week we revealed the audio version of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through is now available through Audible. Today I want to introduce you to Wisdom From … Continue reading

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

From the Kitchen … With Love

I like food. I prefer someone else plating it up for me, but I generally know my way around a kitchen. I will be the first to admit, most of my culinary creations tend to be on the simple side, … Continue reading

Posted in life & love | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Inconvenient Little Things

Our extraordinary reflection today is an ordinary encounter by an ordinary person, Linzi Aitken. It was one of those inconvenient little things, like waiting in line at the bank or losing your keys. Those inconvenient little things can jeopardize your … Continue reading

Posted in Sunday sermonette | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sam Speaks

It’s here! The audio version of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through is now available through Audible! The audiobook formally dropped late last night and just gives you — the audience — another way to … Continue reading

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Who Is Speaking?

A couple of weeks ago during the live broadcast, I asked for some questions. I received a few and thought I would answer some this week. I did answer directly, but I am an advocate of the theory if one … Continue reading

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment