Love and Family Should Be Synonymous: One Liner Wednesday

Generally, it is love that creates families, and it should be that same love that bonds us to each other and connects us across space and time, regardless of our politics or religion. Rev. Dr. Regina Davis-Sowers Family together in Porto, Portugal, 2024 Written for One-Liner Wednesday from Linda G. Hill. Copyright ©All posts on... Continue Reading →

I Cancelled Facebook: It Was A Distraction I Didn’t Need

Daily writing promptWhat could you do differently?View all responses I canceled Facebook and LinkedIn today because I was spending too much time reading on them, hours that I could be doing work or writing my book. I would check Facebook to see if a child or grandchild had written something or posted a picture, and... Continue Reading →

The Past Warns Us that Our Future is Either Looking Good or Grim

When we think about what we would like to accomplish in life, we use the past as a barometer of what is possible for us to achieve. It may be a parent's past revealed many times over, until you hope never to hear it again, that reminds you that if they could survive the bad... Continue Reading →

Let 2026 Be The Year of Becoming Fearless: Sunday Devotional

Psalm 27:1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise... Continue Reading →

I Want A World That My Great-Grandchildren Can Flourish In

With the attack on Venezuela and the continuing wars in Gaza and Ukraine, I fear that a world war will start sooner rather than later. The disregard for the Constitution and the lack of checks and balances on the policies being created and enforced in this country, including disrespect for the rule of law, leave... Continue Reading →

It Was the College of Life That Made Me Successful in the University

Daily writing promptWhat colleges have you attended?View all responses I was 36 when I first went to Georgia State University. I earned three degrees there, including a Bachelor's, a Master's, and a PhD in Sociology. I learned a lot in the university classrooms of GSU, graduating Magna Cum Laude at age 45, and receiving many... Continue Reading →

Pay Attention Before It’s Too Late: 9 Word Story

He thought, "Why didn't I know she was unhappy!" Written for 9 Word Story from Raelyn Pracht. One in four men doesn't know their wives are unhappy until served with divorce papers. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material... Continue Reading →

I Try to Take “Judge Ye Not” Seriously, But Not Too Successfully

Daily writing promptAre you a good judge of character?View all responses I was not a good judge of character when it came to choosing men to date. I learned that when you don't feel worthy to be around good people, you tend to look for something good in the people around you. As a result,... Continue Reading →

Rejoice in the Happiness of Others!

Daily writing promptWhen are you most happy?View all responses Some of the happiest moments I remember were while celebrating the successes and happiness of others, such as my husband, children, friends, and strangers. Seeing the joy on others' faces makes me happy, too. To witness someone else's laughter, jubilation, gladness, and smiles at their good... Continue Reading →

Giving the Best Gift of the Season: Sunday Devotional

Acts 3:1-8 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer, at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about... Continue Reading →

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