He’s Coming Again!
Reen and I are reading through the One Year Bible and we both can’t wait to share with one another the new insights God is sharing with us! Recently, while…
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What’s Your Opinion?
How would you like to join my focus group? As I shared, I’ve jumped into a new activity this year…writing fiction. And part of writing fiction is forming a focus…
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Make Every Day Valentine’s Day
By Reen Waterman I’ll be honest with you—I don’t come from a romantic family. My dad was not warm, emotional, or affectionate… So I guess I modeled my lack of…
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An Extraordinary Love Story
By Linda Waterman Donna came to the front after I finished speaking at a Women’s Conference in Naples, FL. She handed me a handwritten letter written on hotel stationery. That…
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Try Something New in 2026
Sluggish, bored, or feeling stuck? Maybe it’s time to start 2026 by doing something new, different, and challenging. Sometimes, we feel when things seem mundane, there is nothing we can…
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Experience a New Year’s Revolution
No, that’s not a typo. That is an appropriate word signaling genuine transformation. We all know New Year’s Resolutions last about a week or two at best. Then whammo…gone by…
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Start the Year Strong—Body, Mind & Spirit
Sitting in the doctor’s office, I looked at all those around me, mostly older individuals who looked tired and spent. I thought, I don’t feel like these people look. I…
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Be Excited! Anticipate a 2026 Filled with God’s Presence and Purpose!
I find this last week of December one of the most exciting of the year because it brings about a sense of culmination as well as expectation. I always feel…
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Slow the Season. Savor His Presence.
I am thinking about you…all of you. I know how hectic this time can be as we’ve begun to lump November and December into three words, “The Holiday Season” with…
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10 Ways to Celebrate Christ!
When meeting with friends recently, I wanted to share thoughts to encourage and uplift them. I wanted our time together to be one of celebration as we stepped into this…
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Thanksgiving Charcuterie: A Beautiful, Easy Appetizer Idea
Last year I was given the gift of a Charcuterie Board, with a cookbook describing how to use it. Actually, it’s so simple, the book was unnecessary except to imagine…
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10 Tips to Make Thanksgiving GREAT!
Make Thanksgiving Day one to remember this year with fun and activities for everyone! Here are a few tips: 1. Start the Day with Gratitude Before the hustle begins, take…
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7 Ways to Say Thanks!
The sun is shining. Leaves are turning bright red and yellow across the landscape. Tourists mill along the little streets. We’re in Blue Ridge, GA again, one of my favorite…
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Friendship for a Healthy life
Getting together with strangers and being transparent isn’t easy. As we all still suffer the after-effects of the Pandemic, withdrawing away from others and into ourselves feels normal. During those…
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Get Off the Train
It’s hard to believe that Linda and I have been married for over 22 years! Boy…is she a patient woman! When we first got married, she put up with a…
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Building Friendships in a Lonely World
After much prayer, I stepped out and did something new this month! I individually approached women who I met over the last years and asked if they would like to…
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Christian Women: Choosing Community Over Competition
Dear friends, There is something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately. Reen and I were privileged to attend the Future Proof Author Conference in Atlanta, GA at the end…
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Time to Plug In
Wow, September is here! So many new things happening…like But one of the best things about Fall is… new Bible studies! Yes. You heard me right! I know all those…
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Six Tips for Fall to Avoid Overcommitment!
The summer heat fades. Crisp mornings begin. Store aisles boast gorgeous fall pumpkins and colored leaves. You replace summer wardrobe whites with warm rustic browns, greens, and oranges. Fresh season….
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A Non-Toxic Lifestyle is Possible
What if you could find over 400 health and wellness products all in one place? Since your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, how you treat it matters….
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Light in the Darkness
Tears stream down my face right now, and I confess I rarely cry. I listened for at least the 10th time to the song sung by 12-year-old Skyler Derrington entitled,…
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Five Steps to Living in Joy
Our pastor, Tony Walliser, said something recently I’ve been thinking about ever since. He said, “The me I see is the me I’ll be…” He then explained what he meant….
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Southern Cooking Made Easy and Delicious!
Now you may be one of those tremendous cooks who never needs to read a recipe. I confess here and now, I am not. My mother pulled out her Betty…
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The Easy Conversation Starter
The greatest gift we can give anyone, whether family, friends, or strangers, is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Yet…can you imagine any more awkward conversation? What if…
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Seven Tips for Handling Difficult Family Gatherings
It’s tough, isn’t it? Dealing with current events and the many differing opinions of those often closest to us… our cherished family and friends… is no easy task. I recently…
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Perfect Sugar Substitute!
We’ve all heard before, you become what you eat. As I’ve shared, Reen and I are changing our way of eating completely. For this period while losing weight, we are…
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What is Your Identity?
Recently in a course led by our pastor, Reen and I learned a clear definition for the two words, “saint” and “sinner.” Saint was defined as “sinless, holy, perfect, and…
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6 Faith-Filled Steps to Overcome Anxiety
How are You Feeling? Recently, I read interesting statistics about increased anxiety levels nationwide. As I’ve shared before, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety…
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The Most Important Question
Easter is rapidly approaching! Have you ever considered just how much we spend on candy or the traditions behind it? Easter is the second biggest candy month. The largest chocolate…
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New Ways to Spend Time With God
When I speak at women’s conferences and ask if spending time in God’s Presence feels a little scary, I usually get a “Yes” response. Why do you think we sometimes…
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What Do You Drink?
Reen recently realized that drinking an energy drink full of caffeine when he is tired (no names mentioned here but one represents something you might see in a horror movie)…
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New Definition for Your “Testimony”
Reen and I both enjoy learning new things together. We began a new course and we’re learning so much about sharing what we believe with others. There are many books,…
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Experiencing the Fullness of God’s Love
It’s 4 am. I awakened knowing I need to get a lot of work finished to meet deadlines. I feel motivated and ready to get started. But minutes later, I…
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Let’s talk about Sugar Consumption
Before he passed from colon cancer, my father-in-law told me one final thing, “Don’t ever forget…sugar is poison!” Such an ominous statement, but I’ve come to realize he was telling…
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Healthy 2025 and Beyond
This month Reen and I are using a book I found on the internet, Food Meets Faith by Isabel D. Price, a nutritionist. It is excellent because it focuses on…
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Community
Community. Are you part of one? I don’t mean your neighborhood, or women’s club, or a bridge group. I mean a spiritual community of those who not only love Jesus…
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What is Your “One Thing”?
Exciting New Year to you! Are you ready for all God wants to do in and through you in 2025? Do you realize the God of the Universe gifted you,…
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How to Delight in Christmas Gifting!
December, with all its anticipated excitement, celebration, and happiness is finally here!! It is indeed a time to celebrate, thank those we love and appreciate those who have helped us…
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Navigating Thanksgiving with Grace, Love, And Peace
November ushers in the holidays! These wonderful celebrations are filled with good times and difficult times as we attempt to communicate and relate well to family members in hopes of…
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Gratitude
May I challenge you today. If you don’t have anywhere to go for Thanksgiving or anyone to spend it with, invite someone else to your table this Thanksgiving who is…
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Creating a Culture of Care
What an exciting last few weeks! I enjoyed the privilege of attending the first BFF Conference designed and organized by my new friend Tabi Upton, host of Moody’s Chattanooga Morning…
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Integrating Your Faith Into Your Business
On a recent weekend trip to Blue Ridge, GA (which is one of the quaintest towns and enjoyable get-aways I’ve experienced in a long time), I wandered into a little…
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Find Joy in Your Story
Find Joy in Your Story: The Life Lessons that Shape Your Life At noon on Thursday, September 26, I will be speaking on the topic “Find Joy in Your Story: The…
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Cracking Chick-Fil-A’s Code
As a writing coach, I’ve begun working with a fascinating gentleman. He was a previous member of the Chick-Fil-A staff, so I began researching Chick-Fil-A and what makes it different….
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Get By or Get Better
Growing up, while I was bright, I was extremely comfortable in school getting the “easy B” instead of putting out a little more effort to earn an “A.” It really…
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Embracing Transitions and Thresholds
Two things take place when change is inevitable. We not only face the transition necessary to accept the change but also the “threshold” of the space in between as we…
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Three Minutes to Encourage Yourself
Last week we spent a wonderful week in Seattle, WA seeing our granddaughter graduate from high school. All our family was there. It was such a joy to be together. …
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7 Questions to Hear the Voice of God
“Be Still and Know that I am God” is a phrase we often quote but do we actually obey it? To hear the voice of God is the most important…
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I don’t know about you, but summer is often difficult for finding time to spend with God. This is particularly true during vacation trips. My routine morning time of reading…
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6 Signs for Emotionally Healthy Connections
This month we’ve been talking about relationships and the fact they offer an anecdote to loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Psychologists tell us that we are all still experiencing Pandemic Post-Traumatic…
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How Deep are Your Relationships?
Have you ever felt alone even when standing in a crowd? It’s been a year now since Reen and I moved to a new town where we knew no one….
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4 Steps to Fulfilling Your Purpose
Do you ever wonder if you are fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? Finding purpose is the deepest hunger of every human heart and it is only found in the…
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How About Trying Something New?
For those who always wanted to write but never felt they could, I can never express the importance or life-changing effect a writer’s conference may have on your future. I…
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True Compassion?
Did you know that, according to a Harvard study, 56% of doctors say they simply don’t have time for compassion? This was also shared in Demi-Leigh Tebow’s message last week…
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Who is Demi-Leigh Tebow?
Yes, who is Demi-Leigh Tebow? Tim Tebow’s wife? Yes. 2017 Miss Universe? Yes. Model, businesswoman, social influencer, and philanthropist? Yes. Entrepreneur? Yes. A woman after God’s own heart? Absolutely. I…
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How to Make a Difficult Decision
Reen and I faced a difficult decision last week and as a result we grew. As many of you know, we began a communications business from the ground up when…
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A Failure to Communicate?
During these last several weeks many of us reconnected with family and friends whether when celebrating Easter or traveling for Spring Break vacations. Were you so excited to see family…
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7 Steps to Reach Every Goal
One of my new goals for the year is to begin engaging, interacting, and building relationships with friends and new individuals on social media. I’ve both committed and limited myself…
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Want to Change Your World?
Of the many contemporary young women authors and speakers, I am most impressed with Jennie Allen. She is authentic, loves God passionately, and is beginning a movement equipping and discipling…
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Be Courageous and Brave
Breathtaking, I thought. I stopped the car and got out in awe to appreciate the row of cherry blossom trees in full bloom pink. As I returned to my car…
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The Everlasting Arms
I’m reading a fascinating book entitled, “Leadership Not By the Book.” Written by the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, David Green, it’s a memoir and book of faith stories….
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What is Lent?
Have you noticed the television commercials produced by Hallow recently? Whether you are Catholic or not, it’s encouraging to see actor Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie (lead actor of The…
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Four Ways to Fervently Love
When Jesus chose disciples and began the church, He gave clear instructions for ways we are to treat one another. They now seem radical…almost outrageous. As love is on everyone’s…
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Can Actions Speak Louder than Words?
Reen and I watched a fascinating movie last night. It took place in a small rural Midwest town where neighbors were like family and the church and its pastor were…
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What is Radical Love?
As Valentine’s Day arrives tomorrow and love is its primary focus, I am reminded of an extraordinary love…a radical love. This love modeled by Jesus and demonstrated in the lives…
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7 Winter Self-Care Tips
As I spoke on “Recapturing Joy” several Saturdays ago with women from all over Colorado Springs, CO we discussed “Joy in His Presence, Purpose, Provision, and People” during the four…
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Warm Refreshment on a Cold Winter’s Day
What about YOUR Refreshed Life this month? It’s February. It’s probably cold and grey. It’s the perfect time to find a comfy couch, wrap your legs in a throw, sit…
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Hunting for What?
On February 3rd, I excitedly attended Silverdale Baptist Church’s 25th annual Men’s Wild Game Dinner. What better way to celebrate being a man than to be surrounded by over 2,000…
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Faith-based Resolutions: Make a Difference
This week we are completing our suggestions for this year’s Faith-based Resolutions. If you missed the six previous ideas, find them at here and here). In this new year, let’s…
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Faith-based Resolutions: Strength for Every Day
What did you think about beginning faith-based resolutions for the New Year? Were you able to make just one LASTING change last week as a result? (If you missed them…
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Recapturing Joy
This year my speaking topic is all about “Recapturing Joy.” At a time when the news assaults us daily with crime in the streets, wars waging across the world, escalating…
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Don’t Miss “Joy to the World”
As I walked through Hobby Lobby this week, I found myself immersed in Christmas. Surrounded by lovely red and green decorations, nativity representations, and “just the right“ gift ideas, I…
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Joyful Freedom from Guilt, Shame, and Regret
My prayer is that you will experience joy this Christmas. But that’s not always easy, is it? In many cases you are about to spend time with estranged family members….
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Finding Joy
Yesterday, I got my nails “done.” In case you’re unfamiliar with the South, it’s something women are expected to do, and I comply only when there is a special occasion,…
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Experience Joy: Fulfill Your Purpose, Pursue Your Calling
William Barclay, Scottish author and minister, wrote something very profound, “There are two great days in a person’s life-the day they were born and the day when they discover why.”…
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Seven Questions to Ask When Determining Your Core Values
As I watched the news this week, I listened to one government official attempt to convince the public that holding a group of young people accountable for criminally stealing through…
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“Change Your Words, Change Your World”: Five Steps to Write Your Personal Mission Statement
Hi, this is Reen and the title above are words posted on my office wall. They come from famous copywriter, Ray Edwards, who built his entire business on this business…
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7 Steps to Discovering Your Purpose
As the brilliance of orange, yellow, and red leaves blanket the landscape and chilly mornings begin, it feels like a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. But where should…
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A Greater Kindness
Lately on the news, I’ve noticed people demonstrating in the streets with placards touting KINDNESS MATTERS and BE KIND. Often, though sadly, they don’t seem so kind. We know kindness…
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Who is in Control?
Depression, anxiety, and hopelessness escalate like never before in our country. We watch the news and wonder, is there any hope? Will things turn around? Will prices ever fall? Will…
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Have You Created Anything Lately?
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone to do something I’ve never done before today. In Googling Chattanooga activities, I ran across something called a Fiber Arts Guild held at…
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3 Steps to Dispel Loneliness
I don’t know about you, but I have so much going on this summer it’s a little overwhelming. I am setting up our new home in Chattanooga (almost finished!). We continue in our role as Navigator staff touching lives through Your Refreshed Life ministry adding a new focus on Marketplace ministry
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