My Journal

I haven’t made up my mind about Lent. There are strong feelings about this season – from those who observe and from those who don’t. I see good points on both sides. But today, I’m looking at the “not” side.My strongest objection would not be to the theme of...

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Coming in April 2013 . . . His Praise Is on My LipsA Celebration of Worship for Womenby Valorie Quesenberry His Praise Is on My Lips an inspiring women’s devotional that celebrates the heart of praise and worship. Thoughtful readings will speak to your heart, and...

What is your secret fear? What will you do with it?Hide it?Flaunt it?Pamper it?Admonish it?Deny it?Confront it?Every living person has a fear, at least one. Like shivers during a cold shower, fear invades our lives even while we tell ourselves everything is fine. God...

The final round of judging is over and the short story The Day MacBeth Escaped won a place in the Top 10 in the Create Romance Contest sponsored by Family Fiction. Thank you to everyone who voted in the second round. If you missed it, you can read the story at the...

A recent radio presentation caused me to ponder the differences between two kings named in Christmas stories - Herold the Great and the Baby King Jesus. I came away with a clear understanding of how the first exemplified the principle of death and the second, the...

Today, I'll just be thankful for ordinary things. My life isn't made of the spectacular anyway. Big days give me tension headaches and lots of stress. But I can handle the common, everyday stuff. And it's there that I find the most extraordinary reasons for...

Being a Christ-follower means that I recognize His sovereignty and trust His faithfulness - my future is safe with Him; being an American citizen means that I love my country and grieve the seriousness of our national condition - spiritually, most of all. I will bring...

As a conservative, I hold firmly to my convictions and as a Unites States citizen, this affects how I vote. I have very decided opinions about my country and how I feel it should be governed. If you're an American, I hope you do as well. For patriots to be without...

Upcoming Release!   Everyday Moments with God by Valorie Quesenberry"This brand-new prayer collection is designed for those “everyday moments” in your life—the tired moments, the stressed-out moments, the joyful moments, the tearful moments, the...