Insights

Today, November 11 at precisely 11:00AM (EST), a wreath will be laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery--to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.

And we join in the celebration of those who've served our country so courageously and those 1.4 million young men and women who're on active duty right now serving us around the world.

Pray for those willing to serve and if you see military personnel today--or anytime--say "thank you!"

Psalm 62:8 reminds us to "Trust in Him at all times, O ...

Since the earthquake in Haiti in January 2010, UNICEF reports more than 7,000 children have been smuggled into the Dominican by sex traffickers despite government vowing to protect these little ones.  The number is far greater than pre-earthquake numbers. 

Many other children are sick and dying of cholera and malaria as water conditions deteriorate.

Children are always the most vulnerable in these natural disasters.  But it's not natural to take advantage of their vulnerability.  And it's not acceptable!

This past weekend, the backlash of a major hurricane with winds and rain further complicates life, with even more ...

On Sunday, Dr. Billy Graham turns 92.

He has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

I guess all of us of a certain age have a "Billy Graham" story to tell.

I was first aware of him when he was a young preacher conducting evangelistic meetings in Detroit, Michigan in the late 40s and early 50s.  I was totally mesmerized by the crowds, the tent, the music and the evangelist.  And I'm sure I "went forward" at the close of the services at least 10 times during those early years!  But God ...

"Day After" greeting cards!

We celebrate the "day before"--a lot of "eves" come to mind!
But the "day after?"  Not so much.

The day after a birthday.
The day after an anniversary.
The day after the birth of a child.
The day after you get the promotion.
The day after you've had surgery.
The day after vacation.

See what I mean?

Yesterday I had the best "day of" ever--celebrating 25 years at Ambassador.  It's a milestone, no question.  And a bit of a shock knowing I have colleagues who weren't born on my first "day of ...

Yes there was a lot of bling under the Friday night lights on the football field as my daughter stood with the other princesses on the Homecoming Court.  But, reflecting back on the magical evening, it's not the bling that shined so brightly.

In the pictorial program handed out at the ceremony, my daughter, Rachel, wrote, The model and philosophy she lives by is, "Give your life to God.  He can do more with it than you can."

Yes, I'm so appreciative to friends who loaned Rachel the beautiful sparkly accessories she wore Friday night, but more importantly ...

A few years ago I became intrigued and did a study of the verses in Scripture that begin with those two simple, yet powerful, words ... how blessed.

And this weekend, winging home from time with 4000 deeply committed women in Fort Worth, I got to thinking how true it is ... how blessed we are serving at Ambassador.

I just spent three days listening to Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Crawford Loritts, Kay Arthur, Mary Kassian, James MacDonald (and a few more!) at True Woman '10.  Mix the impact of these gifted communicators with the music of Keith & Kristyn Getty (and, ok, a ...