Ms. Houston, I think we owe you a sincere apology. When we first bought your cassette tapes so many years ago, we were taken in by your voice. The strength and control of every note and the emotion with which you sang was truly captivating. Your voice was described as “timeless” and “flawless”. You gave [...]
Several years ago I was at a women’s conference in North Carolina singing with Rita Springer. Once worship was finished, I went to sit in the back of the church. The lady who was teaching began talking about prophecy and prophetic words, and I couldn’t help but scoff a bit under my breath. Over my [...]
I’m not a great parent. I’m not patient. I don’t get down in the floor and wrestle with my kids. I am allergic to everything outdoors, so it’s very rare that I can take them to the park. I hate carpool lines and have a huge desire to homeschool but am pretty sure I would [...]
This past week President Obama passed a health care bill that many thought was impossible. It was a huge triumph for his administration and for the Democratic party. I was on Twitter when the votes came in and watched some celebrate and others mourn. If you follow my blog, then you know that I was [...]
I have lost count of how many people at different churches have offered me a diet. Many have said “the Lord told me…” and then offer me a corner of their pyramid. One lady offered to start a support group in my honor for women who are compulsive over-eaters. I am sure all of them [...]
After the heaviness of my last blog, I needed to write something a little lighter this time. I do, however, want to thank everyone who left a comment, or sent an email or a text of encouragement. Many people who love me dearly had NO idea about the pain that I walked around with for [...]
