“My husband doesn’t show me love,” a distraught woman complained. Her husband was a good provider, maintained her car, vacuumed the house, and cleaned up after supper. But acts of service were not her love language. Because she longed for quality time this woman didn’t recognize her husband’s actions as demonstrations of love. A hunger to express and receive love runs through human DNA. This made me wonder if that need extends to our relationship with God. If so, how do we speak God’s love Continue Reading
AJC Column about “Overcomer” & Kendrick Brothers Video Interview
An orphaned teenager struggles to find her place in the world, making bad choices while seeking to fill the void generated by the instability of her circumstances. A grandmother finds herself raising a hurting grandchild. A successful high school coach’s confidence is shaken when his job is at stake. A dying man finds peace after a lifetime of wasted opportunities. "Overcomer" — the latest motion picture by the Kendrick brothers — promises to hit a chord with anyone entering the theater with Continue Reading
What God Has For You Today {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
It’s a new day. What if it’s a good one? God has a few things for his followers today (and every day.) They’ll make whatever your schedule holds better. You don’t have to take them or appreciate them, but you can if you’d like. His offer is free and wide open. Your options in Christ are: (and you don’t have to choose just one!) Companionship You never have to be alone. When Jesus said He was sending the Spirit to dwell in His followers, He meant it (John 14:26.) The Holy Spirit Continue Reading
Interview with Priscilla Shirer – Overcomer Movie
On August 15th, I had the honor to once again stand as a media representative in the Red Carpet premiere of the new Kendrick Brother's movie Overcomer. It always humbles me to be able to speak to some of these incredible people who are impacting the movie industry in unprecedented ways. While I stood there for a couple of hours, I met and interviewed the movie's main characters, including Shari Rigby (Not Today, October Baby, Extraordinary), Cameron Arnett (Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, Continue Reading
2 Steps to a Steady Heart {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I'm all shook up. Our Dachshund, Sadie, visits the veterinarian for yearly shots and a physical. But as soon as we pull into the parking lot, all sixteen pounds of her start shaking. Often, Sadie tries to make a beeline for the exit. And she stays all shook up until we arrive home. Decades ago, a song by Elvis conveyed a time when he was all shook up. By what? you may wonder. A closer look at the lyrics and the mystery is solved. Falling in love shook up Elvis Presley. Needless to Continue Reading
Jeffrey Epstein — Another Wealthy Man Dies Poor {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Manhattan’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, Saturday, Aug. 10. At approximately 6:30 a.m., Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire financier, and a convicted sex offender is found dead in his jail cell. According to NBC News, Epstein hanged himself at some point overnight and was taken to a local hospital for treatment and subsequently pronounced dead. News of the high-profile financier’s death filled the front-page of media outlets from all over the world, while details of his sordid life Continue Reading
