If you’ve read any of my Too Blessed to be Stressed books, you’re already acquainted with my trusty metallic prayer & praise partner, Sir Lancelot. Lance for short. My 21st century loyal steed, Lance transports me through time and space to the very throne room of my King as I worship in the Cathedral of Papa God’s ...
Blessings for the Blesser
I heard a story this week about a man we’ll call Mark, who got stuck on the interstate in touch and go traffic. During one long interval of stagnation, he glanced at the cars around him. The older green model to his right was inhabited by two little white-haired ladies in their seventies. As the ...
We Have a Winner!
I’m thrilled to announce the winner of my Deep Waters Giveaway! But before I do, I’d like to say how very meaningful it was to me to lift the prayer requests of all my BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever) who trusted me to pray for their needs. If you recall, the only requirement to enter the ...
Fall Giveaway Winners
So happy to announce the winners of my fall newsletter giveaway! But first of all, hugs to everyone who entered to win my newest devo all about that priceless Godsend we all need so much these days, hope: Nevertheless, She Hoped. I was especially touched by the prayer requests many of you sent, accompanying the ...
Is Quiet Time Really That Important?
I first became aware of the term quiet time (as it was used in Christian-World) as a teenage believer many decades ago. A daily interval of time devoted to Bible reading combined with personal prayer time were considered an essential part of an individual’s faith journey and were strongly encouraged. Fifteen minutes a day, they ...
Pandemic Prayers
Are you, like me, eager to pray for, well … everything concerning the COVID-19 crisis assaulting our world at present, but you just can’t fathom how to cover the vast myriad of needs? Then I have great news for you, my BBFF (Blessed Blog Friend Forever)! Last week I received this terrific list of Prayer Points specifically ...
Call Me Elijah
So tell me, dearest BBFF (Blessed Blog Friend Forever) – how do you pray for your friends? Do you (check all that apply): __ Keep a written list or prayer journal __ Keep a nonwritten list in your head and heart __ Fly on a wing and an occasional prayer (when it occurs to you) ...
The Least and the Most We Can Do
What can we do? I feel so helpless. It seems like nothing will ever change. Legitimate feelings we’ve all experienced. Especially in the aftermath of senseless school shootings. Tragic bombings. Serial murders. Our minds simply cannot comprehend the horror, the random injustice, and we’re overwhelmed by the MASSIVEness of evil. We feel inept. Impotent. Powerless. ...
