Joy by Linda Johnson
We are told in Nehemiah 8:10, "the joy of the Lord is our strength." If it’s our strength, then how do we get it, and exactly what is it? Is…
Skinny
Here’s the Skinny by Deanna Duncan
This morning, I woke up, swung my legs out of bed and as my feet hit the floor I felt something wet and slightly slimy. Yuck. I opened my eyes…
Powerful Praise by Deanna Duncan
This Mother’s Day, I found myself in an unusual situation. My daughter's emergency dental surgery, medical school finals and important mission trip meetings meant that instead of spending the weekend…
Ready for Rescue? by Deanna Duncan
When the six men and Canelo, the faithful pup, left from Cozumel, their plan included fishing. Lots of fishing. Yes, the little open air single outboard motor boat was pushing…
Being Faith-filled and Fear-free by Vicky Palmer
Let there be F.I.G.S. “Faith over fear!”, this is a common pursuit for people, especially women as we walk through this life with expectations abounding and critical voices surrounding so…
Adventure Awaits by Deanna Duncan
Dori and I high five each other. It was the start of yet another adventure—deep dives along the world class reefs in Roatan, Honduras. We start in the “Texas” area…
Do You Struggle With Anxiety? by Linda Johnson
Do you struggle with Anxiety? A report dated May 10, 2023, by the American Psychiatric Association shows that 70% of U.S. adults say they feel anxious, and this figure is…
Giving your ALL by Deanna Duncan
Michael Norton, Harvard Business School Professor, conducted an experiment. His team gave people either a $5 or a $20 bill along with permission to spend it on themselves or someone…
Silhouette of two scuba divers, stone cave and coral reef on a blue sea. Underwater vector illustration. Marine life.
The Buddy System by Deanna Duncan
After twenty years (or more) of dreaming about undersea adventure, I was finally doing it. The first few days included working through countless challenges, but now, fifty feet below the…
How Big is your Dream? by Deanna Duncan
"Mom, I feel really drawn to help the women of Nepal" my daughter shared. I thought she meant that she wanted to forgo birthday presents and instead send a financial…