We have all heard about the blessings of helping others, but let’s be real. It can be difficult. Serving others takes time, money, effort, forethought, motivation, desire, and initiative—just to name a few. We have to put others before ourselves. We have to assume they want, need, or appreciate our help. We have to place…
The day is finally here. About six months ago we took a leap of faith and planned a conference in my hometown, San Antonio, a city I don’t live in anymore. One-by-one, the speakers came to me so I asked the Lord, “Is this something you want me to do?” I felt like God gave…
When my mother couldn’t help me heal from abuse, she sought help. She looked for a woman who could see my pain and reach into my heart and help me heal. For the love of her child, my mother humbled herself and let another mother, mother me. This woman became my Godmother. That’s the name…
God’s hand created our children inside our bodies. When I look at my two 6’5” boys, now adults, I think It’s hard to believe God formed them in my womb. At one time their home was inside of my belly and during their nine-month lease, God was crafting their DNA, features and appearance—so miraculous when…
Many years ago, a dear friend of mine was working on his doctorate degree in Theology. Unexpectedly, he was let go of his job and wasn’t able to finish his dissertation. He got a job to support his family at Walmart and struggled emotionally with what happened. He had such great plans—plans to build the…