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It’s been two years since my coronation at the 2016 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. When my daughter Julie and I returned home, I was ...

With Easter approaching, God – more specifically, Jesus – is on my mind. I must confess that for years I was more comfortable talking ...

Relationships. They’re difficult because they involve people – imperfect people. And it’s usually those we’re closest to who can inject the greatest heartache. Especially in times of struggle, we want to provide support and unconditional love. But in our attempts to be a voice or shoulder of encouragement, can we actually be doing more harm than good? Is it possible that unconditional love can be taken for granted or become enabling?

I was doing so well – for more than a year. From the moment of Toto’s arrival, I had successfully kept him out of my bed! Each night as ...

It was not the plan. But here I am, finally discovering my calling – I am a writer. As my gaze turns to the blank screen before me, I ...

It was an unlikely exchange that began with a smile. While enjoying a drink at the local pub, a friendly stranger approached us. When he ...

The temperature read 8 degrees below zero. Winter advisories were flashing on the corner of the television screen. We were comfortable ...

It started with a crazy idea: “Let’s go to Cancun.” Six months later, we found ourselves boarding a plane—leaving behind frigid weather, heavy family situations, stressful jobs, and unhappy furry friends. Between walks on the beach along bright turquoise waters and quiet nights in our PJs wearing charcoal mud masks, important life lessons were confirmed and a new word was born: "Sistering."

She captured my heart from our first hello. Was it was her infectious smile? Joy-filled spirit? Child-like innocence? Spunky personality...