Would Romeo and Juliet’s love have lasted long term?

Would their passion have survived the humdrum of a lifetime of petty disagreements? We’re celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary this month. My husband’s favorite comment is, “30 of the best years of my life.” And that’s when we’re having a good day. The fact that we can joke about it is a good thing. When someone asked… Read More

God’s Warning to America

https://www.facebook.com/Nigeriacamera/videos/965938676782270/ This video of Rabbi Jonathan Cahn bolding calling our nation back to faith is truly a voice calling in the wilderness: In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” The prophet Isaiah… Read More

because of rainbows

Recently I spoke at an event at the retirement village where my mother lives. I introduced the story found in my book Less Than a Widow and read a few pages. The disaster that fell on three women in the book–they suddenly and unexpectedly became widows–hit home to many in the audience who had experienced the same pain and emptiness at… Read More

just say “no!”

Just say NO Animals follow their instincts—they can’t say no. But if you’re human, you have the ability to choose either “yes” or “no.” That ability gives you access to freedom. Distractions, blind alleys, seductive invitations, over-extending purchases, revenge…no matter what is on your list of enticements, you have the God-given ability to just say… Read More

you won’t find any “Redemption” in the movie in spite of its title

Released in the summer of 2013, “Redemption” stars Jason Statham as a man battling his own violent tendencies. He wants desperately to be a “good man,” and thinks he can do it by doing enough good deeds to balance his badness—a killer with a conscience. The nun who helps him wants to earn her own… Read More