by Lucinda Secrest McDowell @LucindaSMcDowel “Think before you speak!” is good advice. What about “Think before you write?” Not a bad idea either. And I would add to that, “Pray before you write.” I’ve seen far too much writing launched out into the world these days with nary a thought…

by Lucinda Secrest McDowell, @LucindaSMcDowel   “Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass and showers on tender plants.” Deuteronomy 32:2 HCSB Up with the sun I was eager for an early morning walk in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blooming…

By Lucinda Secrest McDowell @LucindaSMcDowel   “Think before you speak!” is good advice. What about “Think before you write?” Not a bad idea either. And I would add to that, “Pray before you write.” I’ve seen far too much writing launched out into the world these days with nary a thought…

By Lucinda Secrest McDowell, @LucindaSMcDowel   As Christmas unfolds, perhaps it’s time for some pondering. You know, like Mary did after Jesus had been born and visited. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2.19 Because sometimes it’s what we don’t share, that’s most precious.…

By Lucinda Secrest McDowell, @LucindaSMcDowel   What am I Thankful for? The Word “In the beginning was the Word…” I would have nothing to write if God hadn’t loved me so much and sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to give life and love, purpose and power. So first and foremost I…

By Lucinda Secrest McDowell, @LucindaSMcDowel   Will we ever get used to hearing that there has been a mass murder of innocent people? That a hurricane has utterly destroyed an entire town or island? That in some utterly unimaginable way evil has been perpetrated on God’s creation? I hope not.…