Fear, False Teachers and God’s KISS Rule
Yesterday, my daughter showed me a text that she received with a YouTube video link predicting Jesus’ return on Saturday, September 19. You didn’t know that Jesus was coming back next weekend? Neither did I… Predictions about the end of the world...
Praying the Names of God in Uncertain Times with Melissa Spoelstra
In these uncertain times that we’re living in, we don’t have to succumb to fear, doubt and worry. We can still have hope! On this episode of Better Together Facebook Live, host Barb Roose talks with Melissa Spoelstra, about how praying the names of God can...
Finding Funny in the Pandemic with Rhonda Corey
Alright friends, it’s time to laugh!
On this episode of Better Together Facebook Live, host Barb Roose talks with Rhonda Corey, about why we need to find the funny in unfunny times.
Still Dreaming: The 60th Anniversary of MLK Jr’s “I Have A Dream” Speech
I created this post so that I could have a place to come back to to read and listen to Dr. King’s message for myself – and I pray that his words create a meaningful moment for you and your family today. In our world of short-attention span and sound bits,...
Letting Go (Even When You Don’t Want to…)
I remember the day when I knew that I had to stop paying the mortgage. During our family’s decade long addiction crisis, my goal was to keep my family together at all costs, keep up appearances and protect everything we loved – even our credit rating. Doggone...
My Three Favorite Fear Fighting Tools!
Are you tired of worry wearing you out? I’m sharing my three favorite fear-fighting tools on this episode of Better Together Facebook Live. These are tools that equip me to calm down and win my win my worry battles. These scripture-based tools will work for you...
Praying for Your Children During the Pandemic with Lee Nienhuis
When our kids have good character, that equips them to live more like Jesus. -Lee Nienhuis Life seems crazy right now, but what if it’s a perfect opportunity for your to teach your kids life-changing lessons? Join me this Tuesday on this new episode of Better...
Making Work Safe and Anti-Racist for Everyone with Karen McNary
There’s a lot of changing happening in our world. I love that so many Christians care about showing Jesus love to friends, family and even in the workplace. But, how can we make our workplaces safe for everyone – no matter their color or culture? On this...
What Today Should Have Been
Today is one of those days in my life when I used to celebrate something special. We all have those days.It’s the days that you used to buy gifts for, send out invitations to or mark the dates off on your calendar until that one special day arrives filling your...
What is Freedom?
I started today with the question: “What is Freedom?” It’s the question that’s giving us fits right now. I put a pin in my thoughts and went to the beautiful Toledo’s Farmers Market. A freelance journalist stopped me while I was buying some red onions. She was...

