How to live in a broken world
She has no idea of the evil gripping and ripping into our world, no concept of the tremendous grief and anger surging. I see her smile and I hear their wails. I’m present with her as I pray for them. The enemy whispers that this joy is a betrayal. He is a liar. We’re not called to live in darkness. We’re called out of it.
The Humor, the Hard, and the Holy…God is in it all
Hey friend, I hope this finds you doing well. It's a lovely Saturday night here and I've got a story for you. It begins with this first pic. I told it on social earlier, and then I decided that I really wanted to tell you, too. I had a blast with the women of Swartz Baptist Church last night. It was my first meeting of the 2023
COVER REVEAL!
It hit me like a ton of bricks! I revealed the cover of the new book on social media a full month ago now-- and I didn't share it with y'all. That's a HUGE fail on my side of the screen. I owe this community an apology. Forgive me. Please. Many of you have been with me for decades now and many of you have
Road trips and Randomness from Shellie
Hey friend, it's an absolutely gorgeous day from where I sit on the back porch. Grabbing a photo here for illustration. Granted, it's taken through the screen, but I feel like you'll still be able to enjoy the beauty of God's creation with me. Hank, who also goes by Hankster the Prankster, Hanky Panky, and a host of other ridiculous monikers I've tagged him with and
A Tailor Made Proposal
It would've been physically impossible for the young man who stopped by our table to smile any broader. Having heard that he was engaged and having already noted that he was with an attractive young lady we hadn't met, my husband and I felt sure we knew who was responsible for his big grin. Phil and I exchanged greetings with the couple and we all began
Who Holds Your Tongue?
Chances are you’ve heard the expression, “hold your tongue.” It’s sort of an outdated way of telling someone to be quiet. But has anyone ever held your tongue for you? That’s what I figured. I believe yours truly is in the minority on this one. I’ve mentioned this before, but I want to look at it from a different angle today. So please, allow me
Guest Post: Where is Comfort and Joy Found?
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Enjoy these Christmas "Pearls of Wisdom" from some of today's most beloved writer's (Tricia Goyer, Babbie Suzanne Woods Fisher, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Sibella Giorello and more)! Please follow the series through Christmas day as each contributor shares heartfelt stories of how God has touched a life during this most wonderful time of the year. AND just for fun