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inspirational Being creative is not a single act, but the act of living itself. The creative woman is on fire with imagination, ignited by the certainty of her relationship with a living God and her surety of purpose. She lives in freedom, not measuring herself by the lives around her. She takes calculated risks, understanding the value of going beyond the horizon of the known and coming back to report the discovered. She tackles life's challenges with heart, hands and faith.

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. Proverbs 31:25-26

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Women in History
History is full of women pioneers and adventurers! Ones that have fought for their rights, worked hard to be treated equally and made great strides in fields like science, politics, sports, literature and art. Let’s celebrate just a few remarkable : Continue reading

The Power of Unexpected Love
History holds accounts of instances of major change and transformation after a time period of 40. There was rain for 40 days and 40 nights. A population of people wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. In fact, I threw : Continue reading

Pike's Peak
It was close to my heart and far from my belief to be able to venture out of my home town. I believed the only two options I had were either school or the military. At the time, neither of :Continue reading

Strong Lady, Tough Times
Sometimes an adventure is simply a generation away. Most likely a search into your family history will find stories that will inspire and amaze you. And it may be that the search turns in to an adventure all its own. : Continue reading

Recalculating Route
We've all experienced it. You're in the fast lane on the interstate, caught up in a flow of traffic, when you hear "Turn right now." As you zip by the exit you were supposed to take, you bang your hand : Continue reading

Buckle up for the Ride
We had been married for sixteen years. My husband, Bill and I had three wonderful children, a beautiful home and a great church in Charleston, SC. Bill was a very successful businessman and I was blessed to stay home and : Continue reading

Roadside Assistance
Life really is a journey; and somewhere along life's highway, even the most seasoned traveler will need some assistance. A flat tire, running out of fuel, getting lost along the way; something is bound to happen that will interrupt : Continue reading

Christmas Unwrapped
"It's the most wonderful time of the year:" touts the song made famous by Andy Williams. And it’s true! The Christmas season seems to bring out the best in all of us. We put aside our wants, needs and desires; : Continue reading

The Perfect Present
The perfect Christmas present and selected with the greatest of care, planned meticulously, costly yet priceless, given with no strings attached, wrapped in hopes that the heart will be touched, love received, a relationship deepened, and joy unleashed. And so : Continue reading

Giving Back
Today, millions of women, and men, and children will go without anything to eat. And while global hunger is a terribly hard thing to imagine if you haven't seen it first hand, we all know it exists. We Americans, whether : Continue reading

Lessons from a Rocking Chair
An iconic image of summer is the country wrap-around porch. Its wooden slats form a symmetrical path that beckons you to follow the beams of sunlight reaching across the rails and touching a tall icy glass of lemonade sweating in : Continue reading