Today was one of the hardest days of my life — the day my divorce papers were filed. I was too drained to even complain, but then a quote from Dr. Robert H. Schuller appeared in my feed: “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” Had it come from anyone else, I might’ve ignored it. But his words — simple, hopeful, and real — reminded me that storms don’t last forever, and neither will this pain.

A heartfelt reflection on a complicated relationship with my father, memories both cherished and painful, and the longing to hear his voice one more time.

A heartfelt letter to my lifelong friend Miranda — my sister’s childhood companion, a brave survivor, and a shining example of courage and grace as she faces another round in her battle against breast cancer.

Yellow journalism once filled newspapers with half-truths and emotional headlines, but its spirit didn’t die with the printing press. Many news outlets — and even parts of the Church — still feed on sensationalism. This reflection looks at how that mindset has woven itself into Christian culture and how we can return to the quiet, steady truth of the Gospel.

While watching the Coral City Camera to keep my screen from timing out, I was unexpectedly drawn in by the graceful way fish seemed to soar through the water — a quiet reminder of God’s beautiful design in creation.

In 2019, I wrote A Virtuous Wife while recovering from two strokes, clinging to Proverbs 31 and the hope that love could heal what was broken. Six years later, life looks very different. The marriage I once celebrated is over, but the lessons remain. I’ve learned that virtue isn’t only found in another person — it’s also found in the courage to forgive, to grow, and to walk with God when everyone else is gone.

Growing up on five wooded acres taught me to love the quiet adventure of the countryside. Each fall, I searched for puffball mushrooms, never realizing how much they mirror our Christian lives. Like the puffball, we may look healthy on the outside, but only when examined closely do we see what’s really growing within.

At 58, I’ve learned that the idea of a “sinless Christian” is not supported by Scripture. Even Spirit-filled believers continue to wrestle with sin, and true perfection has always been God’s work, not ours. This post explores the origins of sinless perfectionism, why it resurfaces today, and what it truly means to walk faithfully with the Spirit.

For centuries, Columbus Day has been celebrated as a triumph of exploration, but it often ignores the suffering his arrival caused for Indigenous peoples. Perhaps it’s time to reimagine the day as one of mourning for human greed and conquest, while creating a separate day to celebrate the vibrant cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous communities — both past and present.

"James Madison warned that concentrating legislative, executive, and judicial power in the same hands is the very definition of tyranny. Project 2025 risks doing exactly that — a blueprint for unchecked power that betrays the Founding Fathers and endangers the liberty we’ve long fought to protect."

In a time of division and rising hostility, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless call to love our enemies reminds us that true strength lies not in hatred, but in courageous, God-centered love. This Sunday, let us reflect on how love can transform hearts, heal divisions, and guide our actions.

Will Rogers warned that America might die from the delusion of moral leadership. His words still echo today as we confuse moral superiority with true moral integrity. Real leadership begins not with boasting, but with humility, repentance, and living what we claim to believe.

When faith is used to justify politics or violence, innocent people suffer. This post examines the human cost of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the divided Palestinian leadership, and the moral responsibility of Christians to protect life, provide aid, and uphold justice.

From wealth and education to generational divides, we often judge those who are different from us. But Scripture shows that pride and fear have always fueled this cycle—and calls us to respond with humility and grace instead.

It’s easy to see the sin in others while ignoring our own. We quote Scripture to condemn, yet overlook the verses that mirror our own hearts. Jesus said the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak—and that weakness often shows in our hypocrisy. God doesn’t call us to judge, but to examine ourselves, to resist what’s easy, and to choose what’s right, even when it costs us something.

America has traded compassion for convenience, mercy for pride, and brotherhood for branding. We have become a nation of I — worshipping ourselves while losing our soul. It is time to look inward, seek God, and rebuild the heart of our nation.

Henry David Thoreau wrote, “The bluebird carries the sky on his back.” He wasn’t speaking literally so much as inviting us to see how small, humble things can reflect the vastness of heaven. When the light catches the bluebird’s feathers, it seems to wear a piece of the sky itself. We are likewise called to carry a reflection of heaven in our lives.

“When we keep our face toward the Son, His light guides our steps and the shadows lose their power. Whitman’s words, paired with Scripture and Masonic principles, remind us to walk in truth, live by the square, and let the Light of Christ shine through us.”

Recently, our pastor resigned for personal reasons, and it stirred quite a range of emotions within the church. Some people remained steady, while others reacted with worry and fear. As I reflected during a recent prayer meeting, two biblical stories came to mind that illustrate the kind of faith we need in times of uncertainty. Peter walked on the water when he kept his eyes on Jesus, but began to sink when he looked at the storm (Matthew 14:22–33). The three Hebrews stood firm in the fiery furnace, trusting God even when their lives were in immediate danger (Daniel 3:13–27). As a church, we face our own storms and furnaces. The question is, will we focus on the crisis, or on the Savior? Even when we falter, God’s hand is there to steady and guide us.

Christians today often claim persecution in America, but what many face is cultural discomfort rather than the deadly opposition endured by the prophets, the early Church, and millions of believers worldwide today. Scripture calls us to respond not with anger, but with endurance, humility, and love, remembering that real persecution has always carried a cost far greater than social rejection.

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My heart is broken and I feel lost, doubting whether anyone truly cares. Yet even in the middle of pain, I’m still here, still writing, and reaching for a flicker of hope that feels too small to see.

As the years pass, the table around me has fewer chairs filled. Friends and family fade from this life, but God’s love remains constant and eternal.

Faith isn’t about perfection or never doubting. Like the father in Mark 9, we can come to Jesus with honest, imperfect belief and say, “I do believe—help me overcome my unbelief.” Even the smallest faith, offered honestly, can unlock God’s power and grace in our lives.

“With the recent rapture craze, I decided to examine this teaching more closely. The word ‘rapture’ is nowhere in Scripture, and its modern form began in the 1800s. By focusing on Christ’s coming instead, we can stay faithful to the early Church and the clear message of the Bible.”