Have you ever wondered, "Am I loved?" If you have, you're not alone. Ask the homeless man in the park, or the kid in school who just doesn't "fit in." Ask the woman who was recently served divorce papers, or the young girl whose innocence was just stripped from her....

My mother spent much of her adolescent years alone. Her mother, my grandmother, passed away when Mom was twelve years old. I can't imagine walking through that experience at such a young age. I was 37 when Mom passed away, and the pain of losing her was excruciating....

A friend of mine was born with naturally curly hair. She wishes it was straight. An acquaintance of mine is 5' 2" tall. She wishes she was taller. Last week I overheard a woman say, "I'd give about anything to be thinner. I'm so 'big-boned.'" And another friend deals...

I about had it. I was tired of reading, "... we have reviewed your qualifications and experience and have decided to proceed with another candidate..." I had applied for nearly 18 jobs. All but one sent me a similar message. One begins to question her worth after that...

We're off on a journey! A 31-day journey, celebrating who you are. Not by my words, but by God's. Each day during October. Pure encouragement and inspiration. Stop by daily to be refreshed, renewed and celebrated! I'm excited we'll be traveling buddies!  ...