Today the inevitable happened. I was made aware of my first (to my knowledge) negative feedback on Forgetting the Fairy Tale. I knew it was coming. I knew before I was finished with writing it that this day would come. I prayed that God would guide … [Read more]
Everyone Needs a Soul Sister
Posted on 13 May, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Today, I invited a friend, pastor's wife, and brand new author to share with us. Leah has been a great encouragement to me through the modern miracle of social media. I am thrilled about her book, Expecting Grace, and I am so glad she has taken the … [Read more]
My Relationship with Jesus: Then and Now
Posted on 11 May, 2013 // Leave a Comment
While Jesus never changes, my view of Him has dramatically changed over the last several years. I talk of this shift in our relationship in Forgetting the Fairy Tale, but in essence, it boils down to two words. Wonder. Glory. My wonder at His … [Read more]
The Empty Nest of Singleness
Posted on 10 May, 2013 // 9 Comments
Holidays are traditionally full of emotional mine-fields, and none is quite so treacherous as Mother's Day. I absolutely adore my mother. I respect her. I cherish every moment I get to spend with her in person. I talk to her almost every day and I … [Read more]
Lost and Found: Domestic Human Trafficking
Posted on 7 May, 2013 // Leave a Comment
This morning I found myself sitting in a waiting room watching in amazement as the news told of three lost women's escape from a home where they have been held captives since their disappearances. According to a news article on CNN.com, … [Read more]
My Vision for the Women of Charlotte
Posted on 3 May, 2013 // Leave a Comment
In this video I attempt to communicate my vision for the women in the city of Charlotte. I say "attempt" because my faltering words come so far short of the vision in my heart. The needs in this city are great, as they are in every city. But … [Read more]
Back to the Root of St. Patrick’s Day
Posted on 17 March, 2013 // Leave a Comment
I'm taking advantage of St. Patrick's Day in a different way than most. Today I'm going back to the root of the occasion to celebrate in the fashion that the reported saint himself would have so many years ago...by sharing with you the amazing works … [Read more]
My Love/Hate Relationship with Valentine’s Day
Posted on 14 February, 2013 // 4 Comments
For a brief time I loved Valentine's Day. I thrilled to be part of the romance and clung to the hope that it offered for wedded bliss. And then, for a much longer span of time, I abhored Valentine's Day. Just one glimpse of that little demon Cupid … [Read more]
Why I Wrote Forgetting the Fairy Tale
Posted on 12 February, 2013 // Leave a Comment
From the earliest moments in our journey through life we are bombarded by the concept of the fairy tale. We are dressed in tiny little shirts proclaiming us to be “Daddy’s little princess” and read nighttime stories of bravery, heroism and love … [Read more]
End It Movement
Posted on 1 February, 2013 // Leave a Comment
Today is the official launch of the End It Movement. A coalition of seven anti-slavery organizations have joined forces to spread the message that not only does slavery still exist in our modern world, but that there are more slaves now than at any … [Read more]