Mother-in-law, Daughter-in-law, Mentoring: Relationships Can Go Right

I couldn’t wait to interview family expert Deb DeArmond. But what to ask her first? We chose to focus on the mother-in-law, daughter-in-law relationship.  Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Deb DeArmond with husband, Ron. Deb packed this episode with wisdom from her...

Self-Segregation: Breaking Man-Made Boundaries and Fear

Self-Segregation? How do we break man-made boundaries and fear? I want to share a conversation on that topic with you. It’s a little gift from heaven and from my friend, Linda Kreter, host of Wise Health for Women. God is good. I know because sometimes such fun things...

Black Churches: Can White Churches Desegregate Sunday?

Our beautiful, historic mural in Galilee Baptist by Tommy Kemp. First, let me explain that I am not an expert on black churches. My experience is limited to a dozen or so black churches in East Texas. I sure never expected to join a historically black church. How in...

White Gal in a Black Church: How did THAT Happen?

As I drove by Galilee Baptist Church week after week I could feel His Holy Spirit gently nudging me to stop in. A white gal in a black church? Nope. Maybe some community activist type. Surely, not me “I’m too pigment-challenged for that church, Lord. They’re not gonna...

Healthy Marriage: Ready or Knot to Grow Strong Marriages

Scott and their boys let Kristen relax once in awhile. As we take a close look at role models and healthy marriage, we know some families are remembering loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for the rest of us. Please know we are grateful and we haven’t...

Reboot a Marriage: Re/Engage with Humility to Melt Hearts of Stone

Re/Engage Director Susan Cox with her beloved family. I needed to reboot a marriage. My own marriage. I was tripping David with the way I communicated. If only I could summon up more courage and humility. But I felt crushed, defeated, and very, very insecure. ...