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 you want a lesson in faith, who would you look to for help: an adult or a child? One would think adults who have processed what it means to believe in God—really believe—would be the most helpful in our … Continue reading →
What’s your weather like today? Cold and blustery, as if winter is desperately heaving its last gasp to remind us of its bitter power? Or warm and quiet, with just the slightest hint of a breeze? Are your trees and … Continue reading →
Today we celebrate Washington’s birthday or President’s Day. George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War before becoming the first president of the United States. Washington is an historic figure who, with our other founding fathers, … Continue reading →
“Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there’s no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again.” ~ Max Lucado February is the month of love. A month of hearts and flowers. A month of romance. … Continue reading →
Today is the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. It was established as a holiday in 1983, and some view it as just another day off from work or school. Why make a holiday of this man’s birthday? Rev. … Continue reading →
We all love do-overs, don’t we? I can remember, as a child, asking for do-overs if I missed the ball, or stumbled in hopscotch, or tripped in a relay race. (Hmmm…I’m seeing a pattern here – with such uncoordinated athletic … Continue reading →