A Blood Sacrifice that Promotes the Importance of Self-Care

by Sandra Allen Lovelace      @SandraALovelace      #WallflowerWomen Sue dropped into bed too exhausted to review the day and pray. It was probably just as well because she’d have to confess about fudging her hours at work and screaming at her kids over dinner. Then there was the ongoing battle with calories she kept losing. She didn’t… Continue reading A Blood Sacrifice that Promotes the Importance of Self-Care

Truth Cancels Bondage and Delivers Freedom

by Sandra Allen Lovelace           @SandraALovelace           #WallflowerWomen Sometimes I identify with the Hebrew slaves in Egypt. No matter how hard they tried or how hard they worked, their circumstances never eased and they couldn’t find relief. As a matter of fact, their situation became increasingly unbearable. Life can… Continue reading Truth Cancels Bondage and Delivers Freedom

Chaos is the Enemy of Peace

by Sandra Allen Lovelace      @SandraALovelace      #WallflowerWomen One of the suggestions in the first Year of The Blue article was for readers to offer thanks to a member of law enforcement with a handshake. A few let us know they’ve been showing their appreciation in similar ways. This time around let’s take… Continue reading Chaos is the Enemy of Peace

Freedom Isn’t Free … for You or Me

by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Rachel didn’t know the words from the Korean War Memorial in Washington, DC. But she agreed with them. As far as she was concerned, freedom was expensive. And she wasn’t willing to pass out any until she was paid.

3 Steps to Peace and Joy

by Sandra Allen Lovelace   @SandraALovelace   #WallflowerWomen Tisha glanced out the window. It wouldn’t be long before her husband returned with their four children. The movie title was too crazy for her taste. Besides, she needed to finish getting ready for their anniversary getaway. She turned to the preening cat as if he were paying attention.… Continue reading 3 Steps to Peace and Joy

3 Reasons Not to Hesitate in Prayer

by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace  Her back settled into the corner of the couch. The dotted pattern invited her to relax. Well, at least her body was responding. Her mind and heart not so much. Sara reached for her study materials on the lacquered end table. Leaving behind the notebook and pen, she plopped her… Continue reading 3 Reasons Not to Hesitate in Prayer

2 Ways to Follow God in 2018

by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen I gave up on new year resolutions a long time ago. The word of the year concept caught me a while back though. So in December I reviewed all 2017 held and pondered what the next twelve months might bring. There were a lot of unknowns shrouding my vision… Continue reading 2 Ways to Follow God in 2018

Year of The Blue, Two Suggestions

by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen There’s a crisis of respect for emergency personnel in this country. The evidence is all around us. Some say it’s the result of disrespectful behavior on the part of those who serve our communities. Others say there’s a rising tide of discontent among our citizens. I just know there… Continue reading Year of The Blue, Two Suggestions

3 Questions about Disturbing Thoughts

by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Vicki set one final place along the line of glittering trees. The dining table was much too fancy for simple Irish stew, but that was her family’s favorite holiday meal. She took one last look and straightened a fork before she returned to the kitchen stove. It wouldn’t be… Continue reading 3 Questions about Disturbing Thoughts