I don’t even remember her name. She was a friendly resident in a row of community-supported retirement apartments on the edge of Belvidere Park. I was a new reporter for the local newspaper, doing a story on the apartments, and she invited me in to …
Still Looking: Finding the Peace of God in Job Loss
When I first submitted my family’s unemployment story to Vicki Huffman, I offered to write a review of her book once it was completed. Only God knew the reason and the season in which I would need to read the inspirational words in Still Looking: …
Oreo Balls
Oreo Balls have always been my go-to dessert for parties or gatherings. After making 400 for our wedding favors, I thought I would never make them again, but that didn’t happen because, before I knew it, they were being requested by family and friends. These …
Choose to Make a Family Memory
Here is a quote from Miriam Huffman Rockness in Keep These Things, Ponder Them in Your Heart to ponder today: “Remember that [with kids] you are often choosing a memory. Many times you are not choosing what to do with two or three hours for …
What Oreos & Cheetos Have to Do with Faithfulness
“Do you want to go to a fabric store and learn how to paint on fabric?” That was one of the many outings Belle Barron a 65 year old retired nurse asked me her 23 year old pastor’s wife to adventure with her. We had …
Tips for Prayer: Pray According to God’s Will
Be sure you pray for nothing that is disagreeable to the Will of God, or that is not for the good of yourself or others, or for the honor of God. Be careful that poor judgment, or carnal desires, or passions do not corrupt your …
Looking for a Mentor? Start with Words from the Wise
When we think of “mentoring,” it is often the one-on-one kind. However, mentoring occurs in a variety of ways: books, conferences, Bible studies, even blogs. Back in 2011 Mentoring Moments started a series called Words from the Wise to highlight godly mentors. While each of …
Cindy Sampson ~ A Faithful Testimony
Cindy Sampson was saved as a child in her home in Defuniak, Florida as she watched a Billy Graham crusade on television. She knew she was a sinner and needed Jesus so when Graham asked those who wanted to be saved to pray she did. …
Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Fall Soup
One of my favorite things about Fall is warming up with a delicious bowl of soup. Spicy chicken and sweet potato Fall soup blew me away. It is warm and filling. The sweet potato is complemented really well by savory garlic, chicken, spicy jalapeno and …
October: Mentors with Lasting Fruits of the Spirit
“No one can sum up all God is able to accomplish through one solitary life, wholly yielded, adjusted, and obedient to Him.” D.L. Moody In Mentoring Moment’s mailbag, I would say the number one question asked is requesting help in locating a mentor. Finding a …