wouldn't it be great if there could be a "guarantee" on friendships?  i mean a real guarantee.  a promise that the friendship wouldn't end due to "bad times", change in geographic location, growing apart or in different directions - or even just letting life "happen". we all know how important friendships are to our lives.  after all, good friends make good times better and help make bad times more bearable.  it's good to have friends to share our secrets with to ask for prayer or help when … [Read more...]

most of us are probably at least somewhat familiar with the "old" sitcom Friends.  whether you like the program - the re-runs or not most people would at least agree that having a circle of close friends definitely improves our quality of life. the truth is that research shows that most people with a close circle of friends are happier and healthier.  in fact, people with close friends tend to weather the storms of life better.  that is not to say that storms don't happen - it's just that … [Read more...]

i received an unexpected package via UPS. i opened it quickly and was very surprised.  it was a gift from robin bertram, host of freedom today (www.robinbertram.tv) Women in Christian Media, booking director and director over the southeast nashville connection.  she sent me a beautiful thank you card and a gift package called "serenity spa".  the serenity spa included shower gels and lotions and a good for "pampering" spa robe.  after a long hard day at work - and tough workout session … [Read more...]

i was in tampa last week and had the opportunity to tape a television show with robert and lori evans, hosts of the Christian Fitness program. robert and lori are really great people with a heart to share God's Word and encourage people to eat right and workout regularly.  i was honored to be their guest on Christian fitness.  i had the opportunity to work out with them and share my story of losing 70 pounds in a year. we had a great time sharing in the Word and working up a sweat.  i work … [Read more...]

I consider it a blessing to work in christian television. today i was especially blessed to visit don moen's studios and tape an interview with him for his new radio show.  you can find out more about this new show by visiting www.donmoen.com.  don is no stranger to christian music and his talents have won him many accolades and awards but i was most impressed today with his heart to bring hope, comfort, and encouragement to people by way of radio. the truth is we are all going through … [Read more...]

well i am off to sunny florida again tomorrow.  i am looking forward to seeing the other Christian Television Network Station Managers.  we are all meeting in Fort Myers and we'll have an opportunity to see the WRXY station.  they recently completed a brand new television studio and I am very excited about the opportunity to see it for the very first time.  Christian Television Network is a very blessed ministry and I'm honored to be a part.  we bring the gospel into homes across America … [Read more...]

i flew to sunny tampa (well it wasn't sunny it rained) and i was a guest on the herman and sharron program (christian television network). it was such an honor to be invited and i so enjoyed talking with both of them.  i worked for herman for several years when he was the general manager of WHTN.  this made being a guest on his show extra special  both herman and sharron knew me before i started the right sizing your life journey.  they knew me as the classic coca-cola, snicker bar, and … [Read more...]

why is one of those questions we've all asked.  usually, it's when we're less than pleased with an outcome or circumstance.  in those cases we wonder why? i met a woman not too long ago who was caught up in wondering why.  the why's in her life was causing her a lot of pain.  she wondered why her son ended up in jail.  she wondered why and where she went wrong.  her son who i'll call tim was definitely wanted, loved, and cherished.  she took him to sunday school and church, and while … [Read more...]

when children enter their teen years a lot begins to change.  your once "little boy" or "little girl" is growing older.....hormones are kicking in......messages from our culture bombard our youth....and yes of course peer pressure can also come into play. you may hear a lot of new questions: can i go to the movies? can i go to my friends house and spend the night? oh - how old do i need to be to start dating? dating you think - dating?  i mean my goodness this child is still learning … [Read more...]

one of the most common prayer requests we get at the station is for troubled marriages.  the trouble comes in various forms but one of the frequently themes (most unfortunately) is marital unfaithfulness. finding out that your husband (or wife) has had or is having an affair is the most devastating news that you can receive.  there is no easy way to find out and there is no "easy way" to handle it - there is no quick fix.  it is not just a matter of saying a prayer and then "forgiving and … [Read more...]