Author: Jo Ann Fore

“The gas main is still connected!” My husband Ray, a critical care paramedic, texted me from a raging house fire this weekend while on his 24-hour shift. As he and his partner waited outside the home before going in to see if there was anyone alive,  I told him to be careful. “God, protect him […]

Once when I moved from one state to another it was required by the new state that I take a written exam for my license. Only it wasn’t written. It was one of those simulated driving conditions where you suddenly had to make a decision about what to do. I was mortified—I received my drivers at fifteen and […]

Guest post by Thecia Jenkins Have you ever wondered what we did before bottled water?  Most people prefer bottled water; according to the New York Times in 2008 there were 8.8 million gallons sold here in the United States.  Over eight millions gallons! Have we fallen into a pattern, a mindset? I think of the woman […]

Guest post by Kate Powers Today I sat while my toddler played with blocks. He built something then proudly displayed his product, informing me what it was. I love his imagination and creativity. Such joy to engage in these conversations with him, bookended in his loving nuzzles. At times, it takes me I back to […]

Guest post by Groshonda McDonald  “In pain, grief, affliction, and loss, it often helps to write our feelings…not just feel them. Putting words on paper seems to free our feelings from the lonely prison of our souls,” Charles Swindoll said.  No truer words could apply to my journaling.  Journaling opened up the door, first and foremost, […]

Guest post by Alyssa Avant   Minus bringing my children into the world, running a thriving online business is my greatest accomplishment. Satisfied clients, finished deadlines, and constant new projects excite me, no matter how stressful the week. “I don’t know how you do what you do,” people say to me. Truth is, often times […]

 Guest post by Beth Jones Short, skinny, and not very fast in elementary school, I was always an unlikely candidate to be chosen for either kickball team. I watched from the sidelines as popular children were quickly picked for Team A or Team B. After the elect were chosen, I waited with the others, the kids […]

Guest post by Kate Powers Growing up in an alcoholic home left me at a desperate crossroads at the age of thirteen. In pure desperation, I asked God for help—a solution, path, or sign, anything to guide my journey. It was clear I couldn’t do it alone! God heard my plea for help. He worked […]

Guest post by camille gaines retweet Which is more fun…to grow money or to spend it? They are both pretty nice!  Growing money ultimately leads to living the rich life we want, focused on what really, really matters. Spending money is more about immediate gratification. What I really like to do, though, is to show women how […]