Have you ever entered a contest of any kind? Perhaps you have tried dialing in to your favorite radio station for tickets to a concert or for a chance to win a vacation?  Well, I am that person who loves to enter contests of any kind. I see a prize and I don’t give myself a chance to second guess whether I am going to …

We have all experienced rejection of some sort and can understand that the feeling is not pleasant. Researchers have actually concluded that after experiencing rejection our brain interprets it as if the body is suffering from physical pain. Ouch! Rejection can come from family, friends, or acquaintances but negative effects are felt from all of the negative associations. I know …

As I was getting ready to go to one of my most favorite places, the Joy House, the Lord clearly stopped me in my tracks. I was putting on eye shadow when a sense of urgency came over me to write something down that God was putting on my heart. I immediately obeyed and went to my laptop. The Lord …

As I was driving my girls to school one morning I used the precious time given us to reflect on a beautiful miracle. The night prior was full of God’s goodness and faithfulness! Earlier in the week I had invited our dear Turkish friends Yuksel and Dijle over for dinner. As they prepared to move to Colorado, I wanted to …

I recently had an unforgettable weekend with family. What a loving and compassionate Father we have who bestows blessing, joy, and opportunities on His children! My then family-of-four booked a weekend getaway to Crystal Beach with my older brother and his lovely family, paternal grandparents, an aunt, an uncle, and some of our first cousins as well. It was delightful …