Hospitable Hearts: The Bounce Back of Welcoming Others

David and I wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! (Thanks to Meg Strout Loomin for one of our favorite pix together! She caught David about to say something funny–love his dimples!) How do we teach our children the skill of valuing others? By having hospitable...

Perfect Ain’t Pretty with Tammy Whitehurst, Her Wisdom

Tammy Whitehurst and I catch up at one of her speeches. Perfectionism is one quick short-circuit to a friendship, according to Tammy Whitehurst. Petticoats showing? Spinach in your teeth? Truly, all women struggle with weird worries, she reports. The temptation to...

Joy for Life’s Journey with Tammy Whitehurst, Her Story

Her heart’s desire was to be an undercover FBI agent. People giggle every time she mentions it. Now Tammy Whitehurst focuses on joy for life’s journey and making people smile. “There’s nothing undercover about me,” laughs Tammy, “I’m Texas raised, Jesus saved, and...

Positive Change: Simple Steps are a Small Leap of Faith with Toie Martin, Part 1

Toie Martin, Positive Change Expert and yep, native Texan. For ten years, tenderly serving patients matched her deep passion. Going to work each day was a joy. Her employers rewarded her with promotions. Then, she got her first bad boss. Things were about to change...

Anorexia and Freedom: No Exceptions, No Exclusions, No Exemptions to God’s Power, Part 2

Caralyn won our hearts with her open, beautiful way of talking so authentically! Anorexia can be daunting, especially if you are watching someone you love suffer. But Beauty Beyond Bones blogger, Caralyn, says sufferers can get free of eating disorders. When it comes...