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Lunch With Dr. Kevin Elko: A Pep Talk On How To Bless Our Children By May Patterson Recently, my husband and I were honored to eat lunch with national motivational author and speaker, Dr. Kevin Elko. While I ordered him […]
Graduation 2016: It’s Not Just For Students by May Patterson Graduation–a bittersweet mix of springtime, caps and gowns, home videos and tears. One short ceremony marks the end of a long era. The graduates are filled with excitement; most parents […]
I’ve never had a chance in life… I started out behind the eight ball and never caught up. Born into poverty and raised on the street, I have stolen for as long as I can remember. I am really […]
“Lookin’ out for number one.” “O.M.G.” “I’ve never had a chance.” Clichés. Erroneous comments. Everyday chit-chat. Sometimes I throw words around sort of carelessly, without evaluating what I am really saying. After all, they’re just words—pretty harmless, right? Jesus […]
“Do not neglect to show hospitality…” Hebrews 13:2 My Grandmother Betty certainly took this verse to heart. She put up vegetables all summer for our weekly family dinners (otherwise, we might have to settle for mere store-bought produce). She made […]
Thanksgiving is a beautiful idea—families and friends gathering for the purpose of being thankful. But sometimes getting together can be, well—a little strained. If we aren’t careful, we can easily say something offensive. Often, one careless comment can spark mealtime […]
The first year my husband Mike and I were married, we prayed together mainly at meals. Our prayers were mostly at the ceremonial level, with lots of clichés and trite phrases. I guess we did it more out of obligation […]
“There’s Grace For That” by May Patterson Your boss speaks down to you, as if you were an ugly little dog…Your sister-in-law embarrasses you in front of the entire dinner table—and they roar with laughter. A friend at work […]
14 Truths About Friendship~May Patterson ”There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. “ Proverbs 18:22 (NLT) What makes a true friend? Someone really funny? A trusted co-worker? A running buddy? […]
Loving first With Our Heart, and Then With Our Hands Author: May Patterson The traffic was horrendous, but my attitude was even worse. I sped down the road angrily, feeling overwhelmed. Earlier in the day, when I was in a […]