Marbeth’s past is not like my Pollyanna experience in the church, but it is real—and it needs to be discussed. Marbeth speaks truth gracefully in her God-honoring stories.
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Giving from the Heart – Holiday Interactions Can Leave Lasting Impressions
The end-of-year holidays usually have people in a more giving mood…or at least giving mode. We’ve learned it is the season of giving. But do we do it with a grateful heart?
23 Ways To Say Thank You and Merry Christmas to an Author Without Spending a Dime.
23 ways to say Merry Christmas to an author without spending a dime.
How my Grandson’s Child-Like Faith Influenced Mine
Child-like Faith: Anticipating the Presence of the Lord My four-year-old grandson had an exceptional week at preschool, so we celebrated with a sleepover at Grammie and Papa’s. Papa took him on an adventure in the golf cart and let Avery “drive” the secret path to the Catawba River. Then, they headed to the grocery storeContinue reading “How my Grandson’s Child-Like Faith Influenced Mine”
In Everything, Give Thanks—Consistently Rejoicing In All Things And At All Times
“It’s not the complexity or the volume of tasks that derails most people…it’s the consistency.”
Inspiration from Hobbies – Making a story come alive from personal experiences
In A Deeper Love, you’ll meet a boat captain with cheesy jokes, a kind neighbor child who melts hearts, and a God who knows the future.
An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.
I’ve been burning the candle at both ends since early 2023. The most significant stressor is we moved from our home of twenty-two years and downsized considerably. All kinds of stress come with moving beyond the physical exertion it takes. At the end of July, my body decided it had endured enough and madeContinue reading “An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.”
It’s easy see God in the good and thank him. But where is God during the bad times?
“In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.” Ecclesiastes 7:14 AMP This verse confused me until I had a season one could call the opposite of prosperous. When thingsContinue reading “It’s easy see God in the good and thank him. But where is God during the bad times?”
Discover Joy by Choosing Joy – no matter your circumstances
If you haven’t heard, the fabulous Day of Joy Summit is happening Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 10:45 am until 2:45 pm, EDT. The speakers are all extraordinary, with great talks and each offering multiple opportunities to win gifts. UPDATE FROM THE AUTHOR 2025: Listen to Heidi Gray McGill’s session on YouTube. You will notContinue reading “Discover Joy by Choosing Joy – no matter your circumstances”
Investing in Your Adult Children’s Lives: A Christian Perspective for Older Women
My dear friend Jamie Bailey is a Professional Christian Counselor and Marriage Coach. Along with her husband, Chris, they run Expedition Marriage, a marriage ministry helping couples thrive in Jesus. Today Jamie explores the importance of investing in our adult children’s lives from a Christian perspective, embracing the power of love, prayer, and intentional actionsContinue reading “Investing in Your Adult Children’s Lives: A Christian Perspective for Older Women”