Spotlight on Chocolate

If you’ve been following us on Facebook, you know we’re promoting our annual fundraiser – the Chocolate Extravaganza. In just 6 weeks, on May 2nd, we’ll be having a great time at the TEAH Ballroom on 91st and Metcalf at 6:30pm. Our focus this year is “Making Life...

The Elusive Search for Beauty

“Wow, your eyes look awesome; what kind of mascara is that?” I asked my nephew’s girlfriend. I was visiting my sister in Dallas, and we were both transfixed by the young woman’s eyes. “I can’t remember the name of it,” she mused, “but I bought it at the drugstore....

5 Gems for Little Girls

Two years ago, I attended a workshop presentation by Carolyn Custis James. It was a defining moment in my life. James is the author of several provocative books, “Half the Church,” “The Gospel of Ruth,” and “When Life and Beliefs Collide.” What I like about Carolyn...

Why We Need the Encouragement of Friends

Two journeys – one in a foreign country and one on familiar terrain. Is it more important to have the encouragement of friends when life forces us out of our comfort zones? When do our friends become indispensable? Read below for one example: During my travels to...