Consider this scenario: June starts up a conversation with the neighbor four doors down. June: I’m June, your neighbor. I’ve been meaning to say hi. Thirty something lady: Oh, hi. We love this area. My boyfriend and I just closed on the house last month. We love living here. June: (her boyfriend? Hmm.) So, did …
I have a fear of authority figures. Or maybe I should say had. I worried that my comments and questions would seem stupid or unimportant. I dreaded that glare of disgust or impatience I might get. My fragile self-esteem couldn’t take it. Even after becoming a Christian, I hated to approach my pastor when we lived in …
Bills are piled on my desk. I planned to give extra this month to our church-sponsored missionaries, but I suppose I don’t have the money. Besides, I really need a new food processor to chop those veggies for my diet. It’s important to stay healthy, right? And what about that spa day I’ve promised myself? …
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 …
