When I was in the process of writing my first book, I signed up to attend a writer’s conference, where I would meet with publishers to present my book proposal. After presenting my book idea to the first two publishers, neither requested a copy of the proposal that I had worked so hard to put together. After those two first appointments, discouragement started to weigh me down. That’s when I decided to retreat to the conference’s prayer room. In the darkness and silence of that room, a Continue Reading
Avoiding Difficult Conversations Can Be Costly {Atlanta Journal Constitution Column}
"If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.” These words, spoken by Jesus and recorded in the gospel of Matthew, were in the heart of my decision, as I recently chose to confront someone close to me. I had spent the weekend wallowing in sadness and confusion, trying to understand the rudeness and anger that had come out of the mouth of someone I love like family. As I prayed about it, I felt God pressing me to do the easiest, Continue Reading
Underwhelmed {Guest Post by Lori Macmath}
I am currently on vacation, visiting family and friends and enjoying a much needed rest. I reached out to a couple of my writer friends who have agreed to guest post for a couple of the weeks during my sabbatical. Meet Lori Macmath and get ready to be BLESSED by this beautiful post. Several months ago Lori invited me to become a contributor at Internet Cafe Devotions. As we exchanged emails and stories, I felt an instant connection with this authentic, down-to-earth Jesus girl. Enjoy her Continue Reading
Friends Are a Blessing in Troubled Times {Atlanta Journal Constitution Column}
It was the son’s birthday. He was turning 21 and hoped to throw a big party and invite all his friends. Since this was an important mile marker in the life of his son, the father decided to teach his boy a lesson on friendship. He asked the son to put together a list of his closest friends to invite to the big celebration. Later that day, the young man handed his dad a list containing the names of 50 of his best friends. His father nodded and told him that he would take care of the Continue Reading
SHE SOARS 2016 – Pictures
Sharing the pictures of a wonderful day of worship and teaching from God's Word. The testimonies of lives that were touched by the messages keep coming. To God be the glory! Continue Reading
Latest Presidential Poll: God’s Still In Control {Atlanta Journal Constitution}
As we approach the date for the Republican National Convention in July, and after what undoubtedly has been the most controversial and divisive primaries in Republican Party history, billionaire businessman Donald Trump is now the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. And with representatives in the House and Senate, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, still not “ready to support” the real estate mogul as of last week, the party remains strongly divided, and, from this outsider’s Continue Reading
