Miracle Moment:The Unexpected Gift of Pain
On May 9, we flew with my mom to my son and daughter in Law’s to spend time with our little grandson over Mother’s Day weekend. It was to be a fun five day gathering of four generations. We arrived…
Mother’s Day Message: The Beauty in Laying Down our Lives
Please meet our daughter in law, Caleigh Farrel, a budding writer, seasoned Christian leader, and dedicated mom of three our our grandchildren. . We asked her to share some Mother's Day encouragement. May her heart encourage yours: “This is how…
We Are Family
Today is a guest blog from my friend Kathy Howard, one of my favorite and most trusted bible teachers. Here's Kathy's wisdom: My friend Kayleen is one of nine children. She has four sisters and four brothers. The family intentionally…
How To ReBuild, Restore, And Rejuvenate To Your Healthy THRIVING Life
This week, our ministry, Love-Wise, released my newest book, Glimpse of God's Glory: One Woman's Near-Death Experience. This is an interactive memoir of my journey of a primarily strong and healthy, even thin woman, to have a "perfect storm" spiral…
Jesus is YOUR Light to the Thriving and Vibrant Life!
I AM the Light of the World During the solar eclipse (which is so beautiful because God orchestrates it), I did think of the powerful truth that Jesus is the light! I was moved by the many photos displaying the…
Dream Again! Dream Anew!
Guest blog: Former journalist Nancy Gavilanes was called by God to leave her promising career to encourage others to step into their God-given destiny and make a difference in the world. In her book, God-Given Dreams, she speaks directly to…
St Patrick and What We Can Learn From The Celtic Christian Faith
Some you might remember, in 2020, Bill and I took a DNA ancestry test and discovered we are VERY Irish (and we also knew we were Scottish). This got me interested in the Celtic Christian faith. My friend, and mentee,…
Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Nurturing Lifelong Faith in a Turbulent World
Above our many God-given blessings, children shine with exceptional worth. These priceless souls bear the very image of God, and therefore arrive in our arms as eternal treasures. As stewards of these divine gifts, we have a duty to…
Forgive for a Hope-Filled Future For Your Love
There are certain times of a love life when two people do not see eye to eye. Perhaps Valentine's Day or an anniversary was not celebrated or perhaps, it was disappointing; Arguments led to unkind or unguarded words you…
Young At Heart: Five Astonishing Benefits Of Tap Dancing
"The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age;…