New Easter Family Celebrations in a Crisis
New Easter family celebrations in a crisis will happen because of the pandemic. What can you do without risk to you and your family? For new Easter family celebrations in a crisis, be creative. Arts and Crafts Karen Whiting writes for the family. She has two short...
How to Distinguish Between Our Desires and God’s
Our desires or God’s? Aren’t they the same? After all, Psalm 37:4b says, “He will give you the desires of your heart.” I have lots of desires, don’t you? Last night, I...
Who Is Writing Our Story and Why?
Our story? Yes, who is writing our story? As an adult, you think you are. As an independent divorced woman, I thought I was. I’ve learned to do things I never dreamed possible. How about you — divorced or not? Single parent — or not. Patience and Character Building in...
How to Handle a Spiritual Crisis in a Pandemic
A spiritual crisis descended on me with the force of a blizzard, a hurricane, and a tornado all in one. Perhaps you’re in a similar situation as you read this article. In shock, I reacted with doubt. Why God? Why now? My paid speaking engagements were cancelled. How...
How to Handle an Economic Crisis After Divorce
An economic crisis after divorce hits hard, especially with the additional one of a health crisis. How can you handle that economic crisis after divorce? To clarify, I’m not saying that only the divorced face an economic crisis. Small business entrepreneurs, people...
Mixed Feelings About the Corona Virus
Mixed feelings about the Corona virus? I have them. Maybe you do or don’t. On the other hand, panic mode and stockpiling groceries may be your answer. My Feelings/Reasons to Stay Home During the Corona Virus First, I’m not a teenager. My age tells me to exercise...
How to Handle Difficulties, Discouragement, and Disillusionment
How can you handle difficulties, discouragement, and disillusionment? You and I face them every day. For example, have you ever opened your purse to treat a friend to lunch and discovered that your credit card is missing? If you have, you can recall that sick feeling...
When You Don’t Know What to Do
When you don’t know what to do, what do you do? Maybe you stay up all night and worry about it. Perhaps you pace back and forth and ask everyone you know what they would do. I understand. I’ve done all three. However, when you don’t know what to do, you can embrace...
How to Create New Dreams in the New Year
How can you create new dreams in the new year? Perhaps you rolled your eyes at the thought of creating new dreams in the new year. Maybe you sighed and shrugged. Whatever your response, if you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I have news for you. Jesus...