All eyes were on me as I took my turn and pranced up the aisle of the church, a bouquet of spring flowers in hand. It was a magical moment each year as I witnessed the metamorphosis of an old ugly cross. As a child, each February I waited with anticipation for the month March and the azaleas in our yard to bloom. I knew it meant spring was approaching, better than that, Easter was near. While I loved to dream about the Easter basket that would be left by my bed, Easter egg hunts and Continue Reading
My Interview with Jim Caviezel {Paul – Apostle of Christ Movie}
Last Tuesday, March 20th, I had the honor of covering the premiere of the new movie, "Paul - Apostle of Christ" for my upcoming column for The Atlanta Journal Constitution. A couple of days before, my oldest daughter and I watched the preview screening of the movie, in preparation for my upcoming trip. During the red carpet premiere, we were able to hear the "story behind the story," from the producers, screenwriters and actors' perspectives, as well as interview several of them. Although Continue Reading
Proportionate Fear {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP PARTY}
Spiders and I have a tenuous relationship. As a little girl, I thought they were downright freaky. But my beloved grandmother loved to scoop up daddy long-legs and sweet talk ‘em. More afraid I’d disappoint her than I was of the nickel-sized monsters, I’d give the spiders she found chummy names and pretend to be interested. Once upon another time in Ecuador, classmates had a phobia of the little eight-legged reminders that evil has corrupted this world. In the safety of my own room, I gave Continue Reading
Sign #2 – An Overwhelming Schedule {Blog Series: Six Signs You Are Heading in the Wrong Direction}
I started a new blog series last week: Six Signs You Are Headed in the Wrong Direction. Click HERE to catch up and read the first sign: "When you have no peace about a decision." Today, you will read my column for The Atlanta Journal Constitution newspaper, where a wrote about the second sign that may indicate that you may be on the way to miss God's best: "An Overwhelming Schedule." I pray this series will bless you, and help someone who may be heading the wrong way and doesn't even know Continue Reading
Dealing With Pesky Doubts About God’s Goodness {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Hello, there! Today, our linkup features the winner of this month's Guest Contributor contest. I am excited to have Debbie W. Wilson with a heartfelt post about doubting the goodness of our God. Debbie has a beautiful voice and ministry and is an accomplished writer. Enjoy her post below, visit her blog and encourage her! Thank you for Recharging with us! Love, Patricia “Do you give samples of your chicken salad?” my friend asked our server. “No ma’am. We don’t,” he Continue Reading
Six Signs You Are Headed in the Wrong Direction {Blog Series}
I got in the car and programmed the GPS before starting the journey to an area of town that was unknown to me. At first, my route took me to familiar roads, but soon I found myself not recognizing my surroundings. I got off the main road and continued for several miles. As I glanced at my phone’s GPS, I realized that while paying attention to the landscape, I did not hear the Australian dude telling me I had a left turn coming up. Next thing I know, the screen went gray. I had missed an Continue Reading
