This time next week, America could be at war with Syria. The headlines and news reports are grim, and the timing – so close to September 11 – seems eerie. Is there anything you and I can do in the face of discouraging times like these? Today, on Front Porch Friday, I’ll answer that question… Read More
This 'n That
Something I Need to Tell You
I’m stepping outside my comfort zone today to tell you something I’ve been . . . well, putting off. But in putting it off, I’ve been putting off You Know Who. And as you probably know, He is very persistent. So, I’m just going to spill it: Priority Ministries needs your financial support. And as… Read More
How to Stay Happily Married: Top 10 Things My Parents Have Taught Me – Part 2
How do two of the most opposite people on the Planet stay married – happily married – for 60 years? That’s the question I’ve been pondering ever since my parents, John and Julia McKay, celebrated their 60th anniversary several weeks ago. And my pondering has paid off – for you and me both – with… Read More
Gay Marriage and God
Five judges made two decisions this week and now, the entire definition of marriage in this country has changed. Although it broke my heart, I was not surprised. It’s just one more step in the same direction our country has been going for many years as we continue to distance ourselves from God. What does… Read More
And the Award for the Best Movie/Worst Title is . . .
I know why you’ve shunned Les Miserables. I know because it’s the same reason I shunned it. It’s the title isn’t it? Les Miserables. Depressing. Then there’s the poster. Double depressing. I used to think, “I don’t care if millions of Les Mis devotees rave on and on about it being the ‘best musical ever,’ I… Read More
Freedom For Hyper List-Makers (like me)
Hyper list-making mode. That pretty much describes the first week of my life this year. I have lists of personal goals, family goals, ministry and work goals, household projects for me, and honey-dos for Bill. Need a list? I can make you one! Girl, January 1 kicks list-makers like me into overdrive. But even if… Read More
Glo Girl Guide to Christmas: Part 3
Have you seen the face of desperation yet? I saw it twice yesterday: first at the craft store while I was waiting in the one and only check-out line with 12 other anxious Christmas shoppers; and second, at the mall where I ran into a friend who confessed to me with fear in her eyes… Read More
The Glo Girl Guide to Christmas: Part 2
One of the downsides of having an empty nest is that you can no longer blame your children for things like holiday stress. Note to empty nesters: Help me out here. Who do I blame now? Seriously, whether your nest is empty or full, many of us struggle to keep stress at bay at Christmas…. Read More
The Glo Girl Guide to Christmas
As President of Priority Ministries and Glo-Girl-in-Chief, I have a confession to make: I struggle to keep the main thing the main thing at Christmas. December is the toughest month of all for me to give God glory and priority. There. I said it. Is anybody still here? Can anyone relate to my annual Christmas… Read More
Monday Manna: 5 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Funky
Thanks so much for praying for me last Monday as I prepared to speak at Ladies Night Out at my home church. God gave us a glorious evening, and I got to share a message He’s been teaching me lately: 5 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Funky. To be honest, I’ve been fighting the… Read More
Monday Manna: Hebrews 12 vs. Caffeine
On your mark, get set, GO! That’s what most Mondays feel like to me – like the start of a race. A race to accomplish everything on my to-do list at home. A race to complete everything on my to-do list at work. A race to plan meals, buy groceries, prepare meals, and clean up… Read More
Monday Manna: What Satan Hopes You’ll Forget This Week
It’s one of the most comforting passages in the entire Bible . . . but one I all too often forget. So when I unexpectedly ran across it last week and experienced the divine embrace and encouragement of its words, I knew. I HAD to share it with you. Because maybe you’ve forgotten, too. Hebrews… Read More