God has blessed us with many gifts, for which I thank Him. One of the most joyful blessings I’ve received is gracious, loving family members and friends. These are people who are willing to listen without interrupting or turning their attention to something else and who don’t speak a negative criticism in every other word …
I don’t like to confess the stupid things I do, but sometimes it makes me feel better to get them off my chest. I hope I’ll get some comments on this post from others who’re like me—scared of bugs flying around my head. Look, I can face snakes, frogs, and most times spiders. But I’m …
“The people living in darkness have seen a great light, and for those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 I looked through the window at the bare trees and brown grass in my backyard. A cold February day in Alabama. When I arose from my living …
Readers: Leave a comment for a chance to win a free ebook from Jo. Deadline is Thursday! About the book: A Christmas romance sprinkled with suspense! In this sweet romance set in north Georgia, all Marilyn dreams of for Christmas is a relationship with someone who cares for her. Someone who really knows …
When I was in high school, I always perceived myself on the “outside” of the “in” group. In my school, we had some pretty stringent requirements to be among the elite. You had to be from a wealthy family, or you needed to be a beauty queen. Dating a football player could’ve been your ticket …
Some people call it Murphy’s Law. What can go wrong will go wrong. I tend to lean in that direction. And what’s more, I’ve got proof—so let me explain. A couple of months ago, my husband and I decided to sell our RV and buy a house. We spent many great years on the road, …
Angry people have hit the streets. They shout about injustice, racism. They are looters, rabble-rousers, discontents bent on violence. They are filled with hatred and revenue. Their goal is to garner attention from the world in the name of “justice” and “inclusion.” I scratched my head and pondered the question. What exactly are they accomplishing? …
Proverbs 10 spells it out. Everything is in black and white. You can’t miss the message. Starting with verse 3, each proverb contrasts two kinds of people or two character traits. Here are a few. The lazy vs. hardworking. Looks like lazy folks are headed for poverty, but the diligent will become wealthy. In verse …
If you love stories of strong, southern women facing tough life issues, then you’ll love Ane Mulligan’s Southern-fried fiction. Asked her how she gets her characters, and she’ll tell you they come from real life. Here’s Ane talking about her latest release. One question I’m often asked is, “How do you get your …
Sometimes I try to imagine what God is like. My finite mind can’t comprehend even a fraction of His attributes. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9 How far are the heavens from the earth? Even from here …
I was reading a devotional penned by well-known Christian minister and author, Charles Stanley. The message was on target and admonished Christians to allow Jesus to live His life in and through us. “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in …
Hi Folks! In the midst of our crazy, unpredictable lives, we need a bit of humor. My husband reminds me constantly. I tend to be the melancholy, serious type where everything’s a tragedy, and he finds something comical in everyday life. I want to be more like that. So, I decided to write blog …
