When I first saw this picture I focused on the colorful tree on the right. It looked like one of those inspirational quotes “If you can’t stand up, stand out.” It also reminds me of a talk I had with my oldest years ago. He is a kid with a clear sense of right and…
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I was on my way to church when I saw it. It was a classic car, one that most likely shows up at the car cruises I see all the time around here. The car was shiny and a beautiful relic that I’m sure turned heads as it drove by. And that’s when the Lord…
This year I’ve been blessed to not only participate in book reviews, but movie and music reviews, too. Today I’m able to share with you Michael W. Smith’s video Sky Spills Over. Here’s what he had to say: “I’m really passionate about the song SKY SPILLS OVER. It was fun creating it in the studio…
Book Description: Do not let the title Kelly Tough fool you. This is not a “be all you can be, no pain–no gain” story. Toughness is overrated. And being Kelly Tough, well, you are about to find out what that really means and why it just might matter to you. Kelly Tough is a story of love and hope: a love between…
I’m going to take two days to cover and review Kelly Tough by Erin and Jill Kelly. Today I want to give the backstory on why I wanted to review this book. Most everyone knows I’m from Upstate NY. Although my hometown is Corning, I received my BA from the State University of New York…