It's rare, I know, but think I owe my blog an apology. I’ve been so caught up in “Encouragin’ Words,” my daily devotional on Facebook, that I had been ignoring this blog. There appears to be only so much of me to go around, but from now on I plan to carve out time for this “God Is … Continue reading APOLOGY TO A BLOG →

Changes I’ve been shooting myself in the foot, so to speak. Oh not intentionally, but now I want to come clean. Confession IS good for the soul. So, if I want to have an intimate relationship with God, I’ve got to make some changes—in my attitude, focus and direction. Status Quo How many know that … Continue reading The Circle of Grace →

Monday afternoon, I was sailing right along on a familiar road between North Georgia and my home in Florida. With limited stops, my ETA was better than it had ever been. Then came the critical point when I thought I was taking a shortcut, only to realize as soon as I turned off the main … Continue reading The Long Way Home →

In 1982, God gave Wendell Wilson a vision to minister to troubled young men. Two years later, he and his wife, Nancy, opened their first facility in Bradenton, Florida. Since then, Loving Hands Ministries, a two-year residential discipleship training program, has expanded nationally and internationally—giving hope and God’s way out of sin to thousands. As … Continue reading LOVING HANDS →

Let’s say you’re swimming in the ocean. Suddenly, you start to go under. Miraculously, a ship is passing by. Someone throws a lifesaver over the side within your reach. Do you continue to flail your arms and go down, or do you grab hold of the ring and get pulled to safety?  Do-Overs We’re all … Continue reading Lifesaver →

I found this piece in my story file Wednesday, 3/13/19. It was written on 6/16/16. Time had dulled my memory of the sickness, but nearly three years later, I can still recall the delight of being so close to the Lord in the midst of this trial. *    *   * So much of the … Continue reading The Light of Day →

No longer ashamed to say it, the truth is I ran away from God for over three decades. Since returning to Him, my way has been illuminated by the light of His extra measure of grace. He has turned my darkest nights into bright days, given me the strength to climb mountains of obstacles, and … Continue reading EGR →

There’s no place like home, and my hometown is no exception. Although I haven’t lived there in many years, growing up in Charleston, Missouri has made a lasting impression on me. It warms my heart to keep up with some of my old friends there, and to see them rally around one of their own. … Continue reading Rallying Around →

Oh my goodness! "WOW" is under the heading of “You Just Never Know What Can Happen.” To say it delights my heart would be an absolute understatement. The Back Story Last Spring I was downsized out of a job at an elementary school. Never saw it coming. I was assured that I hadn’t done anything … Continue reading WOW! →

Ellendean's On Facebook... If you were looking at my Facebook page at the first of the year, you would have noticed that a new person (Ellendean Love) was posting there. Each day, since the first of the year, this southern lady has had a new word from God’s Word to share. No, my account has … Continue reading Oh, I’m Not Crazy…Just Blessed →

Ten miles from my hometown in Southeast Missouri you will find, all day and into the night, tour buses parked outside of what was once an unassuming small-town eatery. That was before an American staple took the place by storm. Now, folks come from all over the country to sample what has made Lambert’s an … Continue reading Catch ‘Em If You Can →

Wow! Yay Facebook! That’s where I first saw this cookie shortcut. Thank you, Wendy Z. If you don’t know this secret already, you’re in for a delightful treat. These cookies are simple and quick to make, and will bring smiles to any and all who have the good fortune to eat them. Note: Attention bakers! … Continue reading Merry “Mixxies” A Christmas Cookie Shortcut →