One of the delights of my career with the Dalit Freedom Network was driving our Indian leaders to speaking engagements around the US. (The Dalit Freedom Network raises awareness and funds forRead More…
Stay With Me – by Karen Gilbert (guest blogger)
This fall, our little family ventured out, on the hunt, to find pumpkins. Since we have a 5 year old, this is an important occasion. Her pumpkin had to be “HUMONGOUS.” WeRead More…
Pray. Do. Watch.
I understand that the phrase “sending thoughts and prayers” isn’t enough if it’s just a platitude. However, I don’t know about you, but I get clarity through prayer…and I believe prayer hasRead More…
The Five Stages of Grief – Not! by Roni Lambrecht (guest blogger)
Note from Debbie: As you’ve probably noticed, I don’t normally blog about the “lite” side of life. What is the lite side of life, anyway? Hmmm. Well, once I master it, I’llRead More…
What God Wants
Sometimes my brain hurts from trying to make sense of things in our country and our world. So this week, let’s just listen to what God said in Isaiah 58:6-12 (The Message).Read More…
Lessons Learned from the Bottom of the Stairs–by Randy Milliken (guest blogger)
Note from Debbie: From time to time, I’ll be posting words of wisdom from guest bloggers. I know you’ll be inspired by their stories. Today’s post is from a friend I highlyRead More…
Inspiration
I love moments of inspiration, like… belting out “Life Is a Highway” while flying down the interstate… watching a herd of deer in our yard in the early morning light… taking aRead More…
Can We Find Answers?
We the people of the United States have a unifying mission right now. We’re all grasping for answers. When we ask each other “how are you?” it seems few answer with “fine.”Read More…
The Little Kids of 2BC
2BC (Second Baptist Church*) in Little Rock is 1.9 miles from Central High School. 2BC was my family’s church. I was a little kid in 1957, but I remember September 26 well,Read More…
“I’D LIKE A NON-FAT, CAREFREE DAY TO GO, PLEASE!”
I never wake up entirely carefree. Maybe it’s because I’m a firstborn, or an INFJ, or good Lord, a writer. But how I envy those who ARE carefree! (I know. Envy isRead More…