Today Iām dedicating my blog to my sweet mother. She has been such a great mother to me and my sisters. She and Dad had a long marriage ā 48 years -- before he passed away. They taught us much about sacrificing, working hard, supporting each other. Mom always took us to church, even when... Continue Reading →
The Value of Modesty
This article on the topic of modesty was published in The Lookout in recent years. It is still an important topic today for Christians to address. I guess modesty always has been an important topic ā or does no one else remember mini skirts and hot pants? Let me know what you think of... Continue Reading →
New book offers ways to handle guilt
Shirley Brosius has been a friend since we met at Sandy Cove Christian Writerās Retreat in Fall 2006. We seemed to be the only non-fiction writers there as newspaper writers and gravitated toward each other. At that time Shirley had authored a beautiful devotional book, Sisterhood of Faith (Howard Books), 365 life-changing stories about historical... Continue Reading →
Crafters Bless through their Talents
I love interviewing people who give to others. The Ossian (IN) Church of the Nazarene has a group that gives much to people who are hurting. By using their crafting talents, this great group of men and women have blessed many. Do you know of a group or person who blesses people with their talents?... Continue Reading →
Look for a Miracle
And when Peter came to himself, he said, āNow I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.ā (Acts 12:11, New American Standard Bible) ** Recently, a friend confided that he needed a drummer... Continue Reading →
A Story on Forgiveness
John Kremer featured my guest post on his book marketing blog today. He features many authors at this site, all with valuable lessons about writing and promotion. Contact Mr. Kremer about signing up for his blog.Ā John Kremer JohnKremer@BookMarket.com. Read my post below. ** Guest post by Kayleen Reusser In 1989 a 10-minute incident with a... Continue Reading →
Char Binkley lives life to the fullest
I listened to Char Binkley as a radio announcer on WBCL radio in Ft Wayne Indiana for years before interviewing her for this article which appeared in the Ossian Sun Riser in Fall 2011. Her smooth voice and careful, prepared method of interviewing people on the air influenced me, even before I knew I wanted... Continue Reading →
Couple married 74 years offers hints for staying happily married
In 2007 my mother introduced me to a couple she had attended church with during her childhood. I was amazed to learn Thurman and Alma Weaver of Huntington, IN, were in their 90ās and still lived at home. Even more amazing, they had been married on July 7, 1937āso they were married for 70 years!... Continue Reading →
Pie Crust Promises
This is one of my favorite devotions. The idea for its origin will be obvious in the first line. If youāre a writer looking for ideas, perhaps you should sit back and watch a childrenās movie. J ** In the movie āMary Poppinsā, two lonely children become enthralled with their new... Continue Reading →
Paul Zurcher– Christian Businessman Extraordinaire
Paul Zurcher might be 88 years old, but he is still considered a national leader in his field of industry, namely the tire business. The way he learned to be a successful businessman and help others see their dreams come true was inspiring. It was a pleasure and honor to interview him this past summer... Continue Reading →