Author and motivational speaker Patsy Clairmont immediately draws you in with her kindness, humor, and spunk. It’s a testament to God’s grace that this firecracker of faith, who now speaks to crowded arenas of women, was once housebound with agoraphobia. I recently grabbed five minutes with Patsy to discuss the Women of Faith conference and what the future holds for her. I knew I was in for a memorable experience when I extended my hand to introduce myself and she beamed, pulled me into an embrace and told me, “I do hugs.” Hope: What have you thought of the Women...

So I’m watching this video in my small group tonight, and it’s all about community and being there for one another. I mean, the host of the movie even talks about that verse that discusses the group who sold all of their belongings and lived in a state of “what’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine.” And I found myself desperately trying to hold back tears. Quite honestly, I was at first embarrassed by my emotions at such a random time. And this wasn’t the first time this has happened. A few weeks ago I attended a conference...

Our can’t miss picks for what to see, watch, read (and enjoy) this summer SEE: Villain-turned-dad Steve Carell and Jason Segel are the voice-over stars in the animated “Despicable Me” (PG), a heartwarming story of a villain-turned-father with plenty of laughs along the way. When Gru, one of the greatest criminals in the world, uses three orphan girls for one of his diabolical plans, he discovers a reward he never expected. “Despicable Me” is OK viewing for all ages, but as enjoyable for adults as for the kids. Despicable Me” is now playing in theaters all across the country. WATCH:...