I’m No Superstar

I’m No Superstar is a blog for people like me who want to make a difference in the world but know they aren’t activists. Each post contains a social action idea that most of us could do, a book that’s worth reading, or a link to a website that offers other ideas. Oh, and it’s all introduced by a sometimes quirky story from my life.

A Mountain Climb, a Thumbprint, and a Free Devotional Booklet

Women and war. A violent mix. Women suffer most severely the effects of war. Rape. Mutilation. Watching family be murdered. Dying themselves. Someone needs to speak for the women who suffer. That’s where One Million Thumbprints comes in. This women-led organization asks us to join them in pushing the U.N. and other organizations to fulfill their

A Little Child Shall Lead Them—to Jesus’s Heart

Elliott came to his mom with paper stars containing two symbols.  “What are these?” she asked. “They say R S. They are prayer cards for Syrian refugees. I want to hand them out so people can pray for the refugees and then when they meet one, they can say, ‘Hey, come stay at my house.’” When

Let’s Talk Toilets

I kind of giggle every time I enter the Panera Bread ladies’ room in Wyomissing. It didn’t used to be that way. But this past year the Paneras around here added two-flush toilets. Flush up for a little water, down for a lot. And in the Wyomissing Panera, they added these informative little plaques: Just in

Your Skills for God’s Mission

You hear someone is a “missionary”—what do you think they do? If you’ve been raised in the church, you probably think about preachers and teachers, doctors and nurses, and maybe teachers. If you’re familiar with Wycliffe Bible Translators, you think of linguists. And you would be right. But what are your skills? What’s your job title?

Retreat Opportunity—February 19–21!

Are your New Year’s resolutions already out the window? Has life unraveled, leaving you feeling frazzled? Yeah, that happens to me too. Here’s a great opportunity to relax, recharge and regroup during this dreary month of February. Join me at Camp Hebron in lovely Halifax, Pennsylvania, Friday, February 19, through Sunday, February 21, for a

 

Have Carol Speak For Your Group

An accomplished and flexible speaker, Carol tailors her topics to fit the theme and timeframes of your meeting, conference, seminar or retreat.