In Honor of Praying Mothers “Commit your ways unto the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 This morning I am praying for mothers whose hearts are heavy because of a wayward son or daughter, and my heart grieves with you. No one on this earth understands better…
It is said, “When children are small they step on your toes, and when they grow up they step on your hearts.” As a mother of five adult children, I have found this to be true for myself and for almost every mother I know. Both Kathy and I have…
In Honor of Christy’s Nurses Christy’s Nurses “…The one who is gracious to the needy honors his Maker.” (Proverbs 14:31) On December 7, 1985, Christy Therese Olachea was born. The day after she was born in Statesville, NC, she was rushed to Baptist…
My husband and I met Scott and Lynn Jackson about ten years ago, soon after they left pastoral ministry to begin serving as missionaries with Churches in Missions. They were serving as prayer leaders for a conference at America’s Keswick. Scott and Lynn care deeply for pastors and their wives, they are faithful…
I don’t remember exactly when I met Darla for the first time, but I think it was about twenty-five years ago when we lived in Atlanta, GA, in 1987-1989. At any rate both of us had young children at home, and when God brought us together, something just “clicked”, and…
Lori began attending a Bible study that I was leading at our church about ten years ago. She was already a member of Lakes Community Chapel, but it was through this study that Lori and I became friends. During that time, I began to sense that the Lord wanted me to…
I met Lois Taylor many years ago at America’s Keswick Pastor’s Conference in Whiting, NJ. Lois and her husband have endured some very difficult trials in their lives, yet they have remained faithful to God and His calling on their lives. I am extremely blessed to know this dear lady,…
Proverbs 31:16, 18, & 24, 27 – She considers a field and buys it; from her own income she plants a vineyard…She knows that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out in the night…She makes linen garments and sells them and supplies merchants with sashes…She watches…
In Honor of My Grandma, Willie Mae Callicutt Woodard Born, October 3, 1918- Entered Life Eternal with Jesus, April 21, 2011 The Apostle Paul described himself as one being “born out of due time.” (I Corinthians 15:7-8, KJV) Paul was named as an apostle because He saw the risen Christ…
My deepest gratitude goes to my niece, Kimberly Rae, for her contribution to the Women of Wisdom articles in May. Kim has always held a special place in my heart for a couple of reasons. First of all, Kim shares the same name as me and she was the flower…