Fifty days… I’m off to Nashville!  Mhmm… Uhhuh… That’s what I said, Nashville! Our son is headed there for a men’s retreat, and we thought we would make it a family affair.  I’ve never been there before.  I’m not sure what to expect.  When I think of Nashville, I think of sparkles, high heels, and lipstick.  I have no idea why, and trust me...

Fifty-one days… Like most of you, I am incredibly busy this time of year.  I’m directing two children’s musicals as well as trying to handle all the hustle and bustle of Christmas responsibilities in my personal life.  Christmas has become so commercial, it’s sinful.  It is very easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday. I’ve also been...

Fifty-two days… As I was lying in my hospital bed the other day, my mind became cluttered with fearful thoughts.  Though I kept crying out to God the entire time, battling anxiety was difficult.  Deep down I knew there was probably nothing wrong but some pulled muscles; however, the “what ifs” of the situation kept creeping in on me. My family...

Fifty-three days… Chapter Four Part two… Save, Lord!  May the King answer us when we call.  (Psalm 20:9)  N.K.J.V. My husband and I spend a large amount of time ministering to teenagers.  We started a youth ministry at our church several years ago, and it has been a true blessing.  However, ministering to young adults on the topic of why God...

Fifty-four days… This is only part one of the chapter.  I will be breaking it up into two shorter segments.  Here it is… Strongholds        As I share my story, I am reminded of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the book of Genesis.  Adam and Eve’s eyes were opened after they ate from the tree.  When we are young, we seem to live...

Fifty-five days… I am writing to you today from my hospital bed.  Yep, that's what I said.  My hospital bed... I've told you before that my back has been hurting.  I'm pretty stubborn and never saw a doctor.  After wrestling my turkey on Thanksgiving morning, I noticed pain in my left arm.  After that, my jaw began to throb, and a...