Dear Sydney, Today you have taken a step that you will remember always, the day you made the final crossing from childhood and into the realm of adulthood. It is not because of your age
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The Perfect Father
For me, Father’s Day has always been a reminder of what I never had. I lost my father to a car accident when I was a baby. Before I ever knew him. Before I really
Read moreFather’s Day: An Earthly Glimpse of Heavenly Love
Daddy was the first. The first one I loved unconditionally. I first one I loved unselfishly. Other loves came and went. Some even came and stayed, like the precious love of my dear husband. But my love for Daddy was the first love that was totally pure—void of bias and ulterior motive.
Read moreFinding Faith in Zimbabwe (an excerpt from Love At The Speed Of Email)
I’m going to take a break from my series on motherhood this month to share an excerpt from my second book, Love At The Speed Of Email, which releases next week. Love At The Speed
Read moreSteps of Faith in Swaziland
By Amanda Goodroe As I bounced along the road in a bus in Swaziland on our seventh day in Africa, my mind was filled with images of rhinos and giraffes from our sunrise safari that
Read moreBrooke with an “e”–A Tributary Role
By Jennifer L Griffith When you hear the word “brook” you probably envision a small stream of water that picks up and drops off nuggets from here to there, transporting them to a larger river,
Read moreLove Your Neighbor…in 140 words or less
I must admit that I was one of those who resisted the social networking craze that has swept the world over the last few years. Seriously, don’t we have enough to keep us busy as
Read more3 Warning Signs That You Are Gambling With Your Retirement
In today’s volatile market, there are more and more investors that find themselves gambling with their own money. Everyday there is another news story talking about how a decision by JP Morgan can derail the
Read moreLiberty or Death
The only female patron in a newly opened restaurant, I found myself seated close to a table of military men in uniform. It seems the eatery had a grand opening special, slow service a la mode. I
Read moreHis Plan, His Timing
It is entirely possible that I have just wasted an entire year of my life. My intentions were good. I was on the right course. Taking chances. Exploring new territory. Knocking on doors. I was
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