When I met Shari* and her friends Lisa and Genie for lunch, I gave her the mug I give to the overcomers I interview. She gasped, “Never give up is the theme of my life. I can’t believe it’s on this mug!” The tears in her eyes expressed how much the idea of never giving…
“My life is about overcoming the abortion statistics of single black women,” Natasha* shared. “Eighteen years ago, I chose to give my son life instead of aborting him.” * Her real name, used with permission. DISCLAIMER: Natasha is very passionate about helping single black women choose life instead of abortion. Any reference to her…
When Ginny Owens shared, “Each of us is an unfolding story,” during our interview, I knew the wisdom she’s gained from her struggles would encourage many. As an avid admirer and follower of Ginny’s music for many years, it was an honor to interview her and discuss her life as an overcomer. …
Ann’s* childhood on the family farm was uneventful until the morning she woke up unable to move from her neck down. She cried out to her parents. Her dad rushed into her room and quickly realized the family doctor needed to come to the house. * Her real name, used with permission. Ruled Out Spinal Meningitis…
Ever feel overloaded by all of life’s demands? Me, too. When someone asks you how you are, it used to be the common response was “I’m fine.” But now, I often hear “I’m stressed.” I can relate. But this madness has to stop! We are taking away from the quality and length of our lives…
Years ago, I would often retreat to our cabin in the North Georgia Mountains to sit on the front porch to spend time with God. His creation is where I feel closest to Him. My alone time amplified my creativity, and my writing flourished. After stepping away from teaching again, I felt the need to…
If you haven’t read part 1 of Dianne’s story, please read it here first. God Protected Her One night after moving into her own apartment, Dianne invited a friend over to hang out. When Dianne heard footsteps outside the door, she opened it to find a man with a gun instead of her friend. He…
Dianne* met a couple of strip club dancers when she was 17 who encouraged her to dance, but she told them she wasn’t interested. So they encouraged her to turn tricks instead. * Her real name, used with permission. “I was too screwed up to get a job, and I needed money for drugs,” Dianne…
“We trust God” is easy to say until it is tested. As she started her 16th year of teaching, Cindie* faced the toughest struggle of her life. Would she trust God? At her yearly mammogram in January of 2015, the radiologist spotted a suspicious area on her left breast. Her biopsy results came back benign,…
Most of us have been there. In the dark. Feeling lost. Trapped. Lacking vision. Lacking hope. Singer/songwriter Mandisa WAS there, but now. Now she’s out of the dark and into the light! This album is POWERFUL! Out of the Dark Mandisa said Psalm 40:2-3 was the inspiration for her new music. It says, “He…