In the fall of 2009 I began my Doctoral studies from Regent University, Virginia Beach – the headquarters of Pat Robertson and CBN. On March 24th 2011 a panel of professors heard my Doctoral Defense and, though it is rarely done, awarded me an “Unconditional Pass.” The doctoral study didn’t interfere with my ministry activities as it was almost entirely online. I was required to be on campus for three two-week “modular” sessions and the Lord provided lovely families with whom I was able to stay. I wish to deeply appreciate…

A wise critic informed me that the cover design needs entirely redone, and that the girl-man image needs to be a photograph. Moreover, the other two cover images – the demon and the flower – were also struck as they make it “too busy.” Have to agree…regretfully, as I spent multiplied weeks finding and/or creating them. Final blow: The inside images also probably have to go. Taken together, it was a good excuse to dump the book for a few months and pursue something else that had been smoldering beneath the surface of my soul – the desire to adopt a child. And now, I’m a MOM! I have, informally at present, adopted one of the kids from our children’s home! For about two years I have had a growing desire to adopt, but due to my circumstances of not being “settled” anywhere it was clearly impossible so I never gave the idea much entertainment. Then recently, probably around my birthday as I realized my life is half over and also as I spent time working on my book and reliving all the joys of my childhood, I realized that I want passionately to give a child of my own  [ Read More ]