2008 Michigan Republican Convention

Unbelievable! The good folks of Rochester Hills elected me to represent our precinct, and I had the privilege of first attending the county convention, and then being elected to the state convention. It was a great experience, and I am thankful I was allowed to participate in our electoral process.

Vote your values! Value your vote!

Remember what Ronald Reagan said, "I've always believed that we were, each of us, put here for a reason. That there is...a divine plan for all of us.

Whirlwind!

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind!

This past Saturday, I faciliated an interdenominational prayer breakfast at our church. My pastor hosted the event, one of several that have taken place originating with Pam Hancock's Pastors and Intercessors Network Ministry (www.pinmtroy.blogspot.com), based at Zion Christian Church. What a sweet presence of God filled the house, and it is a blessing to join with Christians in the area to pray for our community.

And...I can't believe this one...but last Tuesday I was elected a precinct delegate in our primary election. Really, I didn't put my name on the ballot because I was bored and had some time to kill (quite the opposite). It's just that I firmly believe Christians cannot, must not abducate our responsibility to be influencers in our government and communities. If we don't let our voices be heard, they will be silenced. If we don't exercise our rights, they will atrophy.

"A democracy is only as great as the people who participate."

Michigan Ladies Retreat

What a great ladies retreat we had in Albion this year at the William R. Starr campground. It was wonderful to work with the good people from the publishing house. Thank you for faithfully promoting my books and facilitating the book signings.

It was such a treat to have my daughter with me this year, and what messages we heard from Jennifer Cobb and Debbie Saiz. Life-changing stuff.

I've been asked to speak next year, and I am very excited to share with the ladies from my state in 2009.