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Turning Up The Light Blog
Some years ago, I wrote a book for kids that I called, “Faith for Sale!” In my imaginary world, people could pass by a store front that offered “faith” in any quantity. If they were running low, they could pop in and get a cup of faith to go, just enough to recharge and help […]
As the New Year gets underway, I have a deep desire to send encouragement and love to my friends. You’ve blessed my life in so many ways, I can hardly count them all. You gave me support when things weren’t going as I hoped they would. You listened and didn’t judge my thoughts. You offered […]
Recently, I had the opportunity to be a guest on the author corner of Rick Tocquigny’s Success Made to Last podcast. Rick is a long-time friend and an amazing human being who finds success in nearly everything he does. It was fun to catch up with him a bit and try to answer some of […]
I got a very kind note from a friend the other day. She told me how much she enjoys reading my devotional books, and also sharing those books with other people. She said she wanted me to know I make a difference. I don’t know about you, but I consider that the ultimate compliment, the […]
Most of us remember the now famous speech of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he declared, “I have a dream!” His dream for his children, and let us say all children, was that they would live in a world where they are not judged by the color of their skin, but by the content […]
Since we’re just getting into the New Year, I thought I’d share a personal story about making New Year’s resolutions. It’s always good to reflect on those things you accomplished in the old year and consider things you might want to do differently now. Many of us actually find that doing a little personal inventory […]
You may not remember the last time you did some deep knee bends, at least not intentionally! After all, your knees aren’t quite as young as they used to be. Bending in any way may come with assorted creaks and moans, but that’s okay. God appreciates your efforts, especially when you get down on your […]
So, when it comes to praying, I’m fickle! Sometimes, I’m caught up in the moment, lost in God’s warmth and Presence, and feeling awed at our amazing connection. At those times, I don’t want to stop praying at all. I just want to hang out there and bask in the moment. We’ve talked. We’ve understood […]
Sure, it’s just December 29th, but it’s time to start thinking about those New Year’s resolutions. Most of us start out every New Year with great intentions! We’re going to lose weight, we’re going to take better care of ourselves, and we’re going to be the best human beings ever! At least, we’re going to […]
If you stuck with tradition, it’s likely that you still have scraps of wrapping paper around your Christmas tree. After all, yesterday was the big day to explore all the treasures waiting there. For some, it was all about Santa and presents. For others, it was about the birthday of the Savior of the world. […]
