Alley Family Roots

A Love Story in the Shadow of the Eifel Mountains, began in the small village of Shuen Ecken. In the heart of post-World War II Europe, an eager 19-year-old boy named Willis Earl Alley was the son of Vernon and Isa Mae. He was the middle child born into a tribe of 12 field workers.…

Thought Life

To examine our heart deeply, we are wise to ask, “Do I lead a life of devotion and obedience to God? Do I enjoy a mind occupied with God’s loving kindness? Do I walk in humble submission and confidence?” Behold Jesus stands at the door of our hearts and knocks. The audiobook by Henry Scougal …

BE STILL

The key to hearing God’s voice is silencing self, the noise of the world’s evil influence, and the secular opinions of those who do not know God. We can best learn to trust that the Holy Spirit is speaking to us when His voice is all we are STILL to hear. How do I recognize…

Whispers

The Holy Spirit is always speaking as we read the Word of God. He is in that subtle “aha” moment as we remember the truth of what God said. His divine guidance comes as He lifts the Word off the page and into our hearts. The Spirit operates within the ordinary rhythms of our thoughts.…

Timely Lessons

All that is needed is a basket of balls, clubs and proper shoes to begin my timely golf lesson with Romero. Travel in my cart as a passenger across the lush green expanse in Mexico. The green is all a glitter with morning dew. My used set of Big Bertha clubs should lift any stubborn…

Shut up and Write

The prompt by Joann S. on July 16, 2026: Two friends get lost in a huge forest. They try to find their way out, but it’s been 2 days and they are scared, tired, thirsty. Even worse, one is getting paranoid and suspects their friend is deceiving them about being lost. Anxiety sets in as…

Trip Advisor

A highly favored destination locally is to take a 30 minute boat ride from Ajijic to La Estramancia Vineyard. This fellowship trip is planned for a minimum of 8 people who seek to explore the other side of Lake Chapala without traffic. No paperwork or passport required. Bring your sunglasses and camera. All the INFO…

Satisfaction

The world keeps changing the names of the treasures, but the pursuit remains the same. People still chase laughter to escape sorrow. We seek entertainment to escape silence. We desire more possessions to escape insecurity. We strive to accomplish to escape insignificance. We seek social status to escape being forgotten. Ecclesiastes demonstrates the ultimate futility…

Vickie Bailey

If you ever have struggled or if you are currently in pain, be encouraged by the life and legacy of Miss Vickie. This beautiful southern belle will inspire you to keep moving and hoping for better days! As God would have it, this 4 foot humble giant of faith was born unto Frederick Eugene (Gene)…

Sowing Seeds

What time of year is best to plant seeds? The answer depends on what seeds is the sower wanting to plant. As a truth sower, I scatter seeds of the Word of God, and the best time of year to do that is anytime, and anywhere. The truth will fall on different types of soil.…