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Are You Sinking or Swimming Through Life?

And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8, New American Standard Bible) Read Philippians 2:6-11 When my kids were small, I took them to swim lessons. Trained instructors demonstrated how to perform each stroke. But there was... Continue Reading →

One Thing Christian Singer TobyMac Would Change

One of the great things of being a freelance writer for a major daily newspaper like the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel is doing interviews with celebrities and singers. I had the opportunity and pleasure of interviewing TobyMac by phone for the News-Sentinel and also a story for Focus on Your Child, a magazine published by Focus... Continue Reading →

Pastor Lenny Stringer Preaches While Working Full-Time

“This church has a big heart to see people come to know Christ,” said Lenny Stringer, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Bluffton. “As a congregation, we want to care for people and build them as believers in God.” Stringer grew up in Seville, Ohio, near Cleveland. With training at Baptist Bible College in Springfield,... Continue Reading →

Keep Your Family Laughing!

** I refused to take another step. Our family of five had trekked around San Francisco for five days on foot (the trolleys were always full) and my legs felt like lead. My husband was tired too, but he wanted us to hike Muir Woods before we left for home the next day. Looking at... Continue Reading →

Elizabeth Nulf MacDonald Helps Speakers ‘Un-Sabotage’ Messages

I met Elizabeth Nulf MacDonald a few years ago through a mutual friend who was interested in communication skills. Elizabeth has interviewed me on her public access TV show which focuses on perfecting communication skills. She is an artist at what she does and it was a thrill to turn the tables and interview her.... Continue Reading →

Author Naomi Wiederkehr Writes to Bless Children

Naomi Wiedekehr is so busy I felt lucky getting her to sit down with me for an interview with Senior Living magazine. We met decades ago as members of the Fort Wayne Christian Writers Club. We talked often about our writing goals. I think it’s great that we’re both writing for children. She writes for... Continue Reading →

Make an Indonesian Weaving Project in 1 Hour

Weaving is not only fun hobby but in Indonesia it is part of the industry. Families may work on weaving projects for years and pass them on as family heirlooms. I’ve always loved to weave since I was a Girl Scout and we wove pot holders on little looms. So it was a delight to include... Continue Reading →

Not Guilty In God’s Eyes

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. -- Romans 8:1 (NIV) I interviewed this man as part of my work in writing a newsletter for the Allen County (IN) Jail Chaplaincy. I’ve been blessed to be a part of this ministry for 10 years. The chaplains are so dedicated... Continue Reading →

Owner Loves Her 1958 Diamond Volkswagen

 Kathy Mohler of Bluffton, Indiana, likes Beetles. Specifically, she likes anything made by the Volkswagen Company 1957-1961. Mohler grew up in a family that worked on cars. She and her brother, Terry Webber, learned how to rebuild engines from watching their father, Don Webber, when the family lived in Fort Wayne. “I was my dad’s other... Continue Reading →

How-to Experience A Joyful Future, God-style

Are you being faced with a difficult future? Most of us experience this at some time. Some of the most difficult can be the loss of loved ones. The gal I write about below was a dear friend whom I miss. My family has also lost loved ones and I admit its painful. Still, I... Continue Reading →

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