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In less than a month, I am retiring from almost twenty-three years of doing clinical work in the behavioral health field and as a children’s therapist. I have loved this chapter of my life, but the thought of taking off my “hat” as an LCPC is causing me much angst. I write about my dilemma… Read more
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About 25 years ago, I started songwriting with my friend Carla. She would normally “get the tune,” while I would work on writing the lyrics. Check out the YouTube page for Volume 1 of the first CD that was just uploaded. My creativity is highlighted in the first three songs. “Listen to His Voice: God’s… Read more
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Don’t miss this timely article published by InspireAFire about Freedom250 – a celebration to be held on 5/17/2026 at the National Mall in Washington DC.. This religious gathering will include a jubilee of prayer, praise and thanksgiving to re-dedicate the USA as “One Nation Under God.” https://inspireafire.com/signs-of-revival-fire-in-america/ Read more
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This article about having empty hibisus buds just dropped on InspireAFire’s website for their March 2026 issue. Come explore my spiritual journey through flower gardening – where beautiful blossoms mirror faith, hope and personal growth. Read more
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In January 2026, on page 22, Blue Ridge Christian News published the contents come from my personal story: how I went from emotional brokenness to healing and wholeness.. I hope my musings will bring you hope if you are wrestling an unwelcome temptest. Living on the Gulf Coast, I know too well that a “double-red flag… Read more
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I am pleased to announce that 58 writers and myself were chosen from CHRISTIAN WRITERS FOR LIFE, a FB group, to be a part of a book compilation entitled “Lessons That Shaped Our Lives: Stories of the Teachers Who Pointed Us Toward God.” The book can be purchased for around $15.00. Just click on the… Read more
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I hope this three-minute read, 500 word devotional, will change how you approach The Lord’s Table. Taking communion takes on a whole new meaning in light of what I have learned about God’s intention to “heal our souls” as we remember what Jesus did on the cross at Calvary. Read here to learn more about… Read more
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Contrary: Opposite in nature, direction or meaning. When I was younger, I recall my grandmother telling me to “stop being contrary.” While I might have been an independent thinker as a child, I was most definitely not a debate-oriented kid. As an adult Christ-follower I might be inclined to disagree with the world’s way of… Read more
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Being raised in the Midwest, I didn’t know how much I would love the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. When I was twenty-one (forty-six years ago), I was introduced to sailing. I made a lot of mistakes when I was learning this new craft. My daughter still talks about the time I threw the anchor… Read more
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“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward I suppose you’ve heard the popular lyrics from “Running Like the Wind” sung by Marshall Tucker Band, but are you acquainted with the sailing term, “running with the wind?” “Running,” another point of sail, is… Read more
