Articles in Faith & Inspiration
Welcome to “The Good Stuff” where we shine a light on the good things that happen every single day! Everyday acts of love, bravery and kindness. Everyday acts of determination, generosity and triumph in face …
The 2010 Gulf oil spill is a devastating tragedy. We have all grieved, and no one is more sickened by the spill than Tommy Prickett — a man who has worked a lifetime protecting Louisiana’s wildlife …
As 2010 came to an end, I found myself in a quiet place – a place of meditation, introspection, reflection and self-examination. What had this year consisted of? Had I grown? Had I changed? Did …
My boss found this today to use in his lifegroup, but we had to try it out first. It’s an awesome exercise – spiritually, emotionally and mentally. I dare you to try it…..it’s most definitely …
My week over the last 10 days:
Monday: Had to find a place to live – immediately. Found it! (And it’s great by the way).
Tuesday: Had to have money for rent and deposit – immediately. God provided! (In …
THE JOURNEY TO RESTORATION
By: Manthie Hayes
I believe…
What REALLY makes a woman valuable?
This was one of the topics we discussed last night with the ladies at our county jail, and to be honest, I haven’t been able to move on from it. …
Everything is purposeful…
What exactly does that mean?
If you would have asked me 6 months ago I would have given you some random answer concocted from my limited knowledge which held no meaning or significance…..and I …
“Faithful is He Who is calling you [to Himself] and utterly trustworthy, and He will also do it [fulfill His call by hallowing and keeping you].” 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Standing on the edge of the cliff …
Winds – this word has been on my mind all morning. Actually, it’s been there for about a month, I’ve just finally had enough clarity to begin putting it together.
The last few weeks have been …
In a one year’s time, my husband and I got married, my parents divorced, I lost a job, and my husband’s mother passed away unexpectedly. If anyone can say they’ve been through a lot, I …
Joshua MacLeod, Executive Director of Watermelon Ministries, is no stranger to the poor in the developing world. Having visited 12 countries in the last 4 years, Joshua has a passion to use his gifts and …
It seems that as our short lives continue forward, life gets busier and busier. As a child, I would play endlessly outside- making mud pies with my cousin, climbing hay bales, and playing in the …
I’m happy to feature an article today from my sister, Janet Soto. Janet works for The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston and coordinates their extensive volunteer program. The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, is a charitable organization that partners …
By: Ashley D. McGee
(NOTE: This is the second installment of a three-part series on ways to grow beautiful in God’s eyes by learning to be real about your relationship with Him)
You guys may not believe …
By Christy Cross
I remember telling myself, when Aiden was a tiny newborn, that I would get to sleep again soon. As moms, we can’t wait until they “sleep through the night” so that we can too. …
By Christy Cross
Dramatic title, huh? Maybe not- if it’s YOUR truth. As moms, we hope, dream, wish, and pray for nothing but health and happiness for our kids. From the time they are in the …
By Christy Cross
I look around and there are so many moms that seem to have it all together. Their houses are clean, their kids are clean, they never lose their tempers or forget to put …
By: Ashley D. McGee
(NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series on ways to grow in beautiful in God’s eyes by learning to be real about your relationship with Him.)
I laughed out loud the other day.
Hi Southern Beauties. Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve posted. I promise that I haven’t abandoned you; I’ve just been busy lately…dealing with life. We all know that, unfortunately, life isn’t always easy, and …
Recently, I wrote a post on how Momma got us kids started in the garden. You might want to know, I’m not the only one of Momma’s kids who wound up finding a passion and a …
Peering over the Starbuck’s coffee cup, I listened to my friends discuss their current jobs. They related to me their complaints with what they were doing, both of whom have great positions. This made me …
