As an American history high school teacher in California, I also invest in used real estate properties, update and renovate them, and make a tidy profit to supplement my income. Lake Charles, LA, is of special significance to me because I...
Last September 19 is a day I will never forget. It was the day I went from being in the best shape of my life one minute to the worst shape of my life the next. While cycling with my triathlon group, I was hit from behind by a truck going...
I grew up in a very dysfunctional family with two sisters and one brother. My father was an alcoholic; my mother was angry and stressed all the time. Even though my father was addicted to alcohol, he was always kind -- but just never...
On a Monday several weeks ago, I had plans to go to my OB/Gyn’s office for a 12-week ultrasound and checkup. Blood work was also scheduled to find out our baby’s gender. I walked in alone -- as I had the previous four weeks and...
From the moment I started seeking Jesus, in that lost and hopeless place a short two and a half years ago, worship music has had an immense impact on my relationship with Him. At times, early on, it was the only thing I could cling to in...
Growing up, I heard many people say that children do not come with a manual. When my daughter was born in 2003, I did not understand how understated that was and how unprepared I was for what the Lord had in store for us. My child’s...
Gazing around my cozy home in Katy, I am in awe of God’s amazing faithfulness. The results of the prayers I prayed and the help from God I pleaded for are all being shown to me. The overwhelming feelings of peace and restoration are...
It was late in the day and I had just finished mowing the grass. I was hot and tired and had not started dinner yet. However, I asked my husband, who had been stuck upstairs in his office all day working, if he wanted to go for a walk...
Several years ago, a friend of mine retired early and wanted to get involved in the Pregnancy Help Center. A strong Christian man, devout in his faith in the Lord, had a desire to devote his time to a mission that honors God. I...
In Proverbs 17:6, the Lord reveals that our children’s children are a crown to us as we advance in years. Sometimes we have to wait a bit for the blessing of grandchildren, but how great is the anticipation when you receive the news...
