Ava Pennington is thoroughly enjoying her second career as an author, teacher, and speaker. She moved from New York to Florida, leaving a twenty-year corporate career as a Human Resources executive. But don’t call her retired! She now teaches a weekly, interdenominational Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) class of 300+ women from September through May. Of course, Ava writes. She has written for organizations such as Focus on the Family, Christianity Today, and Haven Ministries. She has also been published in 25 anthologies, including nineteen Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Her newest book, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional, is published by Revell Books and endorsed by Kay Arthur, founder of Precepts International. Ava has also co-authored two children’s picture books, Do You Love Me More? and Will I See You Today? If you’re looking for a speaker, she delights in challenging audiences with relevant, enjoyable presentations. For more information, please visit www.AvaWrites.com.
If there’s one thing in short supply these days, it’s hope. Politicians promise, but fail to deliver on their promises. Family members make commitments, but disappoint us. Terrorists strike with seeming impunity. Jobs are scarce, money is tight, and the … Continue reading →
God knows your name and mine. Do we know His? Early in my Christian life, I heard a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. When my pastor reached, “Hallowed be Your name,” he detoured into a new sermon series on … Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving isn’t till next week, but it seems like everyone is saying it this week. The cashier at the supermarket, the mail carrier, the receptionist at the doctor’s office. But what if this Thanksgiving Day is not a … Continue reading →
How could it already be November? I’m never ready. Every year I turn the page on the calendar, and the holidays are suddenly staring me in the face. And every year I say the same thing: I’m not ready.Why not? … Continue reading →
A friend recently had successful cancer surgery. When she joyfully announced the results, the responses were positive and predictable: – God is good! – God truly answers prayer! – God really loves you! – God is an awesome God! We … Continue reading →
I was only kidding. You know I didn’t mean it. I’m so sorry, I’ll never say that again. You’re too sensitive. One of my mother’s favorite sayings was, “Think before you speak.” Today, we might say “Engage brain before putting … Continue reading →