Shakin' The Salt

Our Black pastor friend who doesn’t like to be called African-American, has asked us to help share his upcoming conference, All Lives Matter . It may cause a controversy on our upcoming radio program. 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. Th...

My husband had found a trick mechanical rat that he knew would send me running. So he videotaped me with the intent of sharing it, and eventually it was on AFV! Bob Saget shared it with the world. 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 have had back issues and severe, sometimes incapacitating chronic pain for twenty years. Finally I have an opportunity for a “new implant procedure,” and we have determined it is worth the risk. 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...

Most of us remember Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and “Is that your final answer?” There could literally be a million dollars at stake with one answer. No picture your proposal, your job opportunity, your life -your afterlife. Is that your final answer? Support the show Support our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a &...

Most of us have had times in our past that we wish we could erase. Some of us wish we couldn’t even remember those! But with a clean slate before us, choose today to be better than you were yesterday! 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. Th...

Over Christmas I was reading my mom an article about Betty White who is turning 100 this month. I told my mom we are planning her big 100 three years from now. Age really is just a number…at least for some! 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...

If you have no one to celebrate with at Christmas, you may just want it to all be over! Last year was one of those years for many! However, when we learn to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas, everything changes! 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 botto...

I remember when I used to hug everyone – my family, friends, students, co-workers, even strangers! I really miss that human connection, especially this time of the year! 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 blessing...

For most of us, Christmas decorations are nearly finished. Most have the beautifully lit Christmas tree, outdoor decorations and invitations to Christmas dinner. But for some, unless we include them, it will truly be a blue Christmas. 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...

If you have ever been so excited about something that you literally couldn’t wait, you may have gotten into trouble – as I did as a child. But I still get excited about so many things in life, and I yet I know the best is yet to come!? 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" b...

Whether we like our name or not, it becomes a part of us. We are identified by it, as it is unique to us. But there is one name that is above them all, and right now it is celebrated all over the world. 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....

Many people love this time of year and look forward to all of the festivities and family and food. But others dread it all, because they feel they have nothing to be thankful for. But is that really 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...

If someone tells me they have been hearing “voices” I definitely call “red flag.” However, when I see great scriptures that remind us of the still, small voice of God,  then I believe it because I have experienced it myself!  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 t...

If you think you are a “loner” or you have been hurt in the past by so called friends, what you need is a true friend that will stick closer than a brother! 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...

Every year at Halloween we are faced with the perpetual question of what should we do. Should we dress up? Just take the kids out? Who can you trust these days? And if demons are really real, are we participating in evil? Some people think so! 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...

Tired! Exhausted! Drained! Depleted! You know what I’m talking about because we have all been there. The question is, “How do we get out of this? What do we do the next time we feel this way?” Or better yet, “How do we prevent this?” 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" but...

Sex, sex, sex! Should an eleven year old be watching porn?  How can we really help our children and grandchildren mature naturally in a healthy way? And what about our own healthy habits? 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...

By the time we are adults, most of us have learned there is no such thing as a free gift – unless the gift is worthless. There is one major exception…the greatest gift of all – and it is free! 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...

Have you ever been in a group of people and never really felt like you were there. Especially in this day and age we can often feel like we are going through the motions but not really living – more like a zombie walking among the living dead! 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...

My uncle and cousin were born without the sense of smell. I remember they couldn’t even  smell strong perfumes or spices. But I felt really sorry when they couldn’t even smell the Thanksgiving pies baking! 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 pag...

My Mom and Dad were married 70 beautiful years! Now, as their children,  we had to figure out how best to celebrate them! We found the best way to decide was to simply ask them! 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...

Not many people ever have the opportunity to talk to a President. I was thrilled when my friend Jacqui, Higher Education Television Producer, asked  me if I would like to be the one to do 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 you a...

I’ve been in every kind of storm, yet still find my shelter in the same place. Whether it be a physical storm or just the storms of life, I take cover, but I always run to the ultimate shelter. 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...

How do you learn to live with chronic pain.  So many turn to drugs; but I have found something far better that lasts forever. 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 Pepper"...

When you meet someone as a teenager and stay with them the rest of your life, you find a stronger and better and more lasting kind of love. 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,  "D...