Shakin' The Salt

If you ever had to face halting, life changing news, you may have no idea what to do next. When my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer recently, I too saw suddenly that my life was on hold. Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank...

From the time we are born we need love. As adults, we may think and even pretend we are self sufficient; but until we have true, unconditional love we are never really complete. Don’t believe me? Just try it! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the...

People have been praying for world peace ever since the beginning of time. If anything, things have only gotten worse – and that’s exactly what God said would happen. But YOU can have peace! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you an...

Have you ever asked someone for help when they make it perfectly clear they do not want to help you? They may have even made it seem that you were really bothering them for having the nerve to ask for help? Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the pa...

Dead Christmas trees, wadded up wrapping paper…what was the “day after” for Mary and Joseph? Did you know an angel told them to not go home or they would be killed? Is that part of the Christmas story? Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. T...

I remember driving until 3 AM one night because we hadn’t made reservations, and had to stay in the most horrible motel ever!. I can’t imagine how it would have been if I had been pregnant! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you and...

If you have ever had to be alone for Christmas, or had a loved one who has passed away, or maybe you are facing a serious illness, how can you not be depressed – especially when everyone around you is so happy! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of th...

I have always had a big mouth that got me in a lot of trouble in the past. But somehow I learned that my mouth was a gift that I was to use for God and not for me. Not everyone is to speak, but all have gifts. Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the...

Certain people in my life really believed in the true meaning of Christmas, and I didn’t. I just wanted the presents and fun.…until it was no longer fun. Then I wanted the joy and purpose my friends and family had, and I got it! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button a...

My brother-in-law was born blind. Have you ever tried to explain certain things to someone with no sight? He wanted to know what the color orange looked like, and how to describe the colors in a rainbow.  Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page...

One of my students sat at his desk idly and told me he couldn’t do the writing assignment about Thanksgiving because he had absolutely nothing and no one to be thankful for. I couldn’t believe it! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank...

I am the first to tell you the importance of clocks, buzzers and bells. As a retired teacher and radio talk show host, I lived by the clock literally! My motto was, “Time waits for no one!” Even God tells us that! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of...

If people who are chronic complainers would take time to figure out solutions, or answers to the problem instead of just criticism, we would all be better off. I have to think of this every time I complain! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the pa...

In the midst of our beautiful Bermuda vacation, we had an unexpected call from my husband’s Dr. with negative results from a recent MRI. We asked ourselves how we could ignore this and enjoy the last few days of our anniversary celebration. Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate&qu...

Suppose you are down to the last bite of your favorite food. Now, if a family member asks for a bite of what you are eating that is one thing; but what if it is a stranger asking? And what if you have no more and can’t get any more either? That is a dilemma! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find...

Would you go to the Bermuda Triangle at midnight? Do you fear other things in your life even worse than this. Here is how we can fear NOTHING and live an abundant, blessed fulfilled life! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you and G...

The magnificent colors of Autumn in the Midwest is what I miss terribly here in Florida. So every year I try to “go north” to experience memories of my childhood, and sing of The Autumn Leaves!   Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank y...

My husband and I took pictures at Rock City on our honeymoon in 1972, and have returned every 10 years to “pose” in the same positions as before. Fifty years later we are doing it again! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you and Go...

A friend called me this week and was crying because she felt so lonely. I was taken back to a time in my life when all I needed was someone to love me and be a friend, Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you and God's blessings....

I often share how I battled depression for several years as a teen and as a young adult. The reason is certainly not to brag or flaunt it, but to help others see that there is hope, and there is immediate help!j Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of t...

 “I hate school!” I did for many years of my life and then I found my “calling” by the grace of God and I became a teacher. For over forty years I have either been in the classroom as a student, teacher or consultant. And I love it! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" butt...

We will never forget that day when after working for the same company for 27 years as a chemist and Director of Chemistry…it was true! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you and God's blessings. Dr. Debra Peppers,  "Dr Pep...

Netflix and Chillin’ and friends with benefits, booty call, all have similar meanings. So what’s wrong with that? We had slang in our day too? However, the intent may included consequences. Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you and...

How do you wake up one morning and find you have become your grandparents? We were young hippies who had no idea how to navigate 50 years of marriage, and yet here we are! And now I am ordained and performing weddings for others! Wow! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" bu...

Why are good people killed in an accident and the evil child molester goes free! How can you explain to a small child why they have cancer and the rest of their friends are healthy. I have many questions for God! Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of...