Praying Hearts
Gimmee, gimmee, gimmee. I love the Christmas season, but the commercialism brings out the selfishness in all of us. Selfishness is the default response of our natural human nature.
Continue reading →Ava Pennington
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.
What is the Gospel?
Can you summarize the entire gospel in one sentence? Just one sentence? The word gospel means good news. And the gospel is indeed good news. But the meaning of this good news sometimes gets lost in our eagerness to share … Continue reading →
Sow Seeds, Reap a Harvest
It’s harvest time—the season when we decorate with cornucopias overflowing with fruit, gourds, and other edibles. The cornucopia, or “horn of plenty,” that serves as a centerpiece for many of our Thanksgiving tables is a symbol of abundance. Originating in … Continue reading →
Watch Your Language
I recently heard a friend recount a startling experience. She ended the story with, “I literally died when he jumped in front of me!” As a writer, I’m particular about how I use words. She and I both knew she … Continue reading →
Do You Halloween?
As the weather changes and temperatures cool, our thoughts turn to the upcoming holidays. November brings thoughts of gratitude and Thanksgiving celebrations. December ushers in our rejoicing at the birth of our Savior. But before we reach those days, we … Continue reading →
Get Out of the Rut
So many of us are creatures of habit. We do things the same way day after day and year after year because “that’s the way we’ve always done it.” While getting into a rut is bad enough in other areas … Continue reading →