The Circle of Biblical Context
In our Discovering the Bible series, my co-authors (Jean and Karla) and myself, try to remind our readers of how important it is to know the context around a verse. Today, I am sharing a deep dive into this topic…
Hope for Humanity- Hope for YOU!
Have you ever felt like this? You drag yourself through the front door and into your home. Your arms are loaded with more work than you can possibly ever get done, so you drop the burden of books, to-do files,…
Prayers to Calm the Anxious Heart
Friends introduce friends to friends . . . I want you to meet a kindred heart. As you know, I (Pam) have co-authored Discovering Hope in the Psalms and Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience. For the…
6 Ways to Cultivate Hope
I’m glad from the inside out, ecstatic; I’ve pitched my tent in the land of hope. (Acts 26:2 MSG) This is my “Verse of the Year” for 2021 and my “Word of the Year” is HOPE! As we all deal…
7 Ways to Move From Panic to Peace
Many in my world, from friends to audience members, have shared a struggle with what they deem as “panic attacks”. I have sent an email, personalized to each so often in the past year, that I thought I would post…
What is HOME? A Journey to the Heart of Home
In 2020, with the "Shelter at Home" quarantine we ALL spent ALOT of time at HOME. But is home just a place, a dwelling or an abode-- or something MORE? In our book, Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament:…
Merry and Bright! 15 Things To Do Instead of Complaining
Are you finding this Covid-Crazy lockdown squelching your “Merry and Bright” this Christmas season? I am currently teaching Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience as a zoom Meet Up. Inside the last chapter I covered, there…
5 G.I.F.T.S to Bless You and Your Shepherd
Everyone loves a well-chosen gift! We have spent our entire married life in ministry. We know what things keep a Shepherd, a Pastor, a Missionary, a Speaker/Author or non- profit leader and his/her spouse encouraged and motivated. You and your…
Reflections: Look Back to Move Forward
New Year brings with it HOPE! A fresh beginning. A clean slate, A life do-over. However the New Year's weekend is also a juxtapose of two worlds are war for your heart and life: "Enter through the narrow gate. For the…
Keep Hope Alive!
In today’s world, it is very easy to get depressed, discouraged and down-trodden. Frightening headlines blast the worst possible scenarios into our homes. The stress of daily responsibilities and providing for our families weighs heavy on our hearts. If that…