This is one of my favorite devotions. The idea for its origin will be obvious in the first line. If you’re a writer looking for ideas, perhaps you should sit back and watch a children’s movie. J ** In the movie “Mary Poppins”, 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 →
Joan Swartz- pianist extraordinaire
Joan Swartz is one of the best piano players in the world -- at least in my opinion. She can play hymns and other songs that make you cry with the emotion she puts into each stanza. She’s a lovely lady inside and out. This article appeared in the last issue of Sr. Living/ News-Banner. Joan Swartz... Continue Reading →
Zach Bertsch Fights Cancer with Grace, Faith
Writing this story was a challenge for me. I’ve never met Zach Bertsch; we did the interview via phone. But he is the same age as my daughter and to think of what he has come up against causes me to experience a myriad of emotions – anger, fear, doubt. I don't understand why Zach... Continue Reading →
Judy Clausen- Value of Exercise
This story of a friend appeared in a new publication, Sr Lifestyle. It is a powerful of the effectiveness of regular exercise. Do you exercise regularly? What have been benefits to you of regular exercise? ** When Bluffton resident Judy Clausen began walking for her health 37 years ago, she had... Continue Reading →
Joe McFarren runs for clean water
This story that appeared in the Bluffton News-Banner is about a young man who is sacrificing my time, effort, energy for a group of people he does not know so they can have clean water. It is so inspiring. Please let me know what you think of it. ** Devotion to a cause can... Continue Reading →
Reflecting a Positive Attitude at any Age
I wrote this devotion a few years ago. It refers to my dad who has since passed away. Unfortunately, I can't find any digital photos of my dad to paste here as we didn't have a digital camera before he died. If I can figure out how to paste an old one here, I will do so.... Continue Reading →
Blended Planet Pictures, Christian film making at its finest
As I’ve said before, a writer always keeps her eyes/ears open for ideas. This applies to Facebook. When my friend Larry Bower posted about his acting involvement with Blended Planet Pictures recently, I found out what this new organization is and how it is attempting to influence US culture with family-friendly films. After reading this... Continue Reading →
A funny story from my mom in honor of Mother’s Day
This is a story Mom told me several years ago while sitting in my kitchen. I just about fell off my chair laughing. She and her friend Joyce are still in contact with each other which makes the story even sweeter. I have the best Mom in the world. Enjoy your mom today or at least... Continue Reading →
Significance of the Cross- Pt 3
Here is Pt 3 of "The Significance of the Cross." 3. At the cross we become related to one another through Jesus Christ. At the cross Jesus Christ created the church when He gave Mary and John to each other. At the cross He made us His relatives too. We can all be partners in the... Continue Reading →