Within “Dancing with Lewy”, readers meet two individuals, Lee and Nancy. Lee was born into a large farming family just before the Great Depression. He was a World War II Veteran, self-made businessman, artist, poet, and a man who would give a stranger his last nickel. Lee’s third daughter, Nancy, is practical, organized, pragmatic, a writer, and equals her father in a passion for life. Nancy was determined to take the helm when Lee’s mind began “dancing” with Lewy body dementia even though he resolved to remain independent while his mind slipped away. Within...
Posted by Nancy Poland on 12/05/2020
A mother’s role in her son’s life takes many shapes. She is the guardian of his heart, carrier of his hope, builder of a godly heritage, and teacher of respect and honor. She has only a few short years to equip him with the necessary tools to step into his God-given destiny. With so much at stake, today’s moms need a reliable source of instruction and wisdom for raising their boys to become godly men. Spotlighting the stories of four biblical heroes (Samuel, Daniel, Samson, and Joshua), Candy Gibbs offers practical tips, solid answers, and true encouragement to moms of sons....
It's the little, hidden sins that create the most damage in our lives and relationship with God. But when we are honest and choose to repent, we get to experience an intimacy with God like no other. This song is a reminder to guard our hearts and keep our gardens tended. ...
Posted by Shana Strange on 07/30/2020
The reality of grief...The sustaining grace of our Father...And the power of God to heal, restore, and bring joy once again. Loss can manifest in many ways, shapes, and forms; loss of hope, purpose, or vision; or loss through tragedy, illness, separation, miscarriage, divorce, abuse, abortion; and simply the loss of “what could have been” through the various storms of life. Her Heart Is Torn shares a powerful message of hope and healing with those who have been impacted through the difficulty of loss. Stephanie Henderson’s journey through personal loss is real, relatable, and...
Posted by Stephanie Henderson on 07/29/2020
Many of us encounter times in which we feel forgotten, overlooked, or invisible. In Unforgettable, author Stephanie Henderson speaks to the core of a woman's heart where these feelings often dwell. She not only reveals her personal journey with the Lord but also explores applicable biblical teachings and inspirational anecdotes to help women understand themselves more deeply and discover that they too are unforgettable through the lens of God's vast love and grace. Through stories of remarkable and powerful women in the Bible - such as Hannah, Jochebed, Elizabeth, Mary, and Mary Magdalene...
Posted by Stephanie Henderson on 07/29/2020
Facebook Live interview with Karen McCracken. A wonderful look into Karen's personality, humor and faith via a conversation with Marnie Swedberg from Women Speakers. ...
Posted by Karen McCracken on 04/21/2020
Do you dream of life as an heir to a majestic empire but wake up to the nightmare of a tormented, broken, and desperate reality? Experiencing the magnificent, eternal Kingdom should be a daily routine. Yet when the soil of yesterday’s fray dulls life’s luster, we miss out on its hope and promise. Author Leah Fort knows this first hand. Traumatic events in her childhood wrapped her in a prison of fear, which she learned to cloak with the fools’ gold of achievement. An encounter with The King broke through the façade, shattered the veil of fear,...
Posted by Leah Fort on 04/07/2020
Jeremy was full of life and laughter as a child. Then, suddenly, darkness invaded his life without warning. The darkness came from someone he looked up to and stole the joy from his heart. It was one thing after another, and his joy was replaced with despair, and his will to live was gone. Darkness and drugs are the life he knows now and prison awaits. Will he find life, love, and the healing which can only come from Jesus Christ? Will he see the light? Will he know the light, and will he let the light of Jesus in and restore what was lost? ...
Posted by Sandra (Lott) Smith on 03/17/2020
www.WomenSpeakers.com Featured Christian Speaker, Sue Donaldson, of San Luis Obispo, CA, shares how to extend heartfelt hospitality. We come alongside one another to help take the "misery" out of "commiserate." Sitting at the feet of Jesus makes you qualified to mentor. I’ve come to believe that flexibility- not cleanliness- is next to godliness. We need to keep our "hospitality antennae" is good working order: looking out for the one who may need an invitation to our tables, porches and sofas. We resist inviting people over...
Posted by Sue Donaldson on 03/06/2020
What can Purpose, Passion, and Persistence do for you? Dori M. Pulse, speaker, author, and blogger resonates with an authentic straight-talk approach in helping others with personal transformation. Common sense, a good dose of humor, and storytelling will provide both joy and inspiration for audiences. ...
Posted by Dori Pulse on 03/03/2020
Do you know your neighbors? Would you like to invite a new person for Sunday dinner or your kids’ friends for a game night or the retail lady who looks like she needs a friend? But then–you stop in your tracks? There are TOO MANY REASONS NOT to invite, you think. I know how that feels! I can think of 17 reasons, but I decided to get over them, get over myself, and invite, for heaven’s sake! If you know it’s time to begin doing simple hospitality, here is what you need. The “7 Days to Hospitality” eCourse – completely doable! Normally 10.00 but...
Posted by Sue Donaldson on 02/27/2020
Leader’s Guide for Sue’s 12 Week Bible Study, “Hospitality 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host” Special Note: When you buy 3 Bible study books on Amazon, send your order confirmation to sue@welcomeheart.com and you’ll receive this Leader’s Guide for FREE! ...
Posted by Sue Donaldson on 02/27/2020
