Sad to say, I spent much of 2011 either busy or distracted. Some of what might be considered “busyness” may be justified by the wonderful work I have the honor of doing.  But during the moments I truly had a chance to take a deep breath and rest, it was as if I didn’t know [...]

Arise By Harmony Dust “Talitha koum!” Little girl, get up.  Arise. The first time I read this I felt as though it was a personal call.  It was as if God was speaking life to the little girl in me…asking her to arise. In Mark 5:41, Jesus says this to a little girl who has [...]

The Sex Industry Isn’t the Problem This morning on my way to drop my daughter off at pre-school, I passed by a girl I can only assume was working the Sepulveda track. I say this because nobody else was wearing stilettos, micro mini cut off shorts and no jacket at 8am in 45-degree weather. She [...]

  Party with a Purpose this Holiday Season!!! Many people ask how they can help Treasures in a way that will make an impact.  We are launching a program that gives supporters the BEST resource ever to create awareness and support for all that Treasures does.  We are calling it the “Party With A Purpose” [...]

Recently, a friend suggested I listen to a speaker from a church he visited in Florida. The topic was Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son. Having been raised in the church, I’m pretty familiar with the story so my reluctance led me to half listen to the sermon during a lunch break while thumbing through [...]

This blog is geared towards women but men may comment as well. There is a strength that can only come from a man so if you have anything encouraging or edifying to say I’d love to have your input.    I save all my church notes and private blogs on my cell phone.  Tonight I [...]

“No Ifs Ands or Buts”   At two, my daughter’s favorite word was “no”.   At three, her favorite word seems to be “but”.   While she appreciates the humor in the version of the word ending in doubt “t”, it is the standard “but” that she is particularly fond of.   As in, “Johnny, [...]

    What happens when she grows up?   At 16 years old, Diamond’s* father sent her to live with his friend. He told her she could make some extra money helping with his business.  Her dad’s friend was a pimp and his business was trafficking.  It wasn’t long before he had Diamond working for [...]

Last night I took my 3-year old daughter Johnny to what was largely a grown-up birthday party.  After the one other kid in attendance left the party and the family dog fell asleep, Johnny assessed her surroundings for a new playmate.   She looked up at my friend Nicole, took her by the hand and [...]