In the book of Acts - chapter 10 we learn about a woman named Dorcas ("Tabitha"). Dorcas was an ordinary woman who truly believed in God. She spent her life constantly doing things for others especially giving to the poor. There came a time when Dorcas became ill and she passed away. As is...

Today starts a new chapter here at Laurel Tree Creations. I have been blessed to have a very articulate and spiritual niece Rose Britt-Gordon who has been very inspirational to me. She has been providing our family with the "Thought for Today" for years and has so lovingly agreed to allow me to...

  Why do we read what we read and what do we do with the knowledge and/or wisdom that we have acquired? I have always been a lover of books. As a child, I would prefer to sit with a good book and take myself away to far away places. Lazy afternoons spent with a strawberry shake and a book...

What do you do while you are waiting on the Lord for your blessings? Are you just sitting, hoping and praying that your ship will come in? Are you trusting but not seeing any results? Are you truly preparing for your season? These words of wisdom may help you jumpstart your season of...

Love is an emotion that causes us as human beings to do things that we may not ordinarily do. When we are in love we sacrifice for those we are in love with. We give of ourselves for the betterment of those we love. Love is a feeling that is like no other. The world is brighter, life is happier and...

The name “Hannah” has many meanings and interpretations such as beauty or passion. Hannah is one of two wives of Elkanah; the other, Peninnah, who easily bore children to Elkanah, but Hannah remained childless. Nevertheless, Elkanah preferred Hannah perhaps because of her beauty and passion.Shiloh...

Each Friday for the next (9) weeks I will be writing about one of the nine Fruits of the Spirit and what I have learned and how I have or have not implemented these fruits into my own walk with Christ. To thank my readers for their loyalty, I will be giving away a framed 4 x 6 version of the Fruit...

  I came across this challenging meme while doing my weekly research for blog topics. The challenge is to take a look at each of the Fruits of the Spirit. One per week and to see where you are with the particular fruit. So each Friday for the next (9) weeks I will be writing about what I have...

If you're like most women, you need a private outlet to communicate your fondest memories and your deepest fears. I'd like to introduce you to the age-old tradition of journaling.  The word "Journal" may be sometimes used for "diary" but really the two are different because in a diary you...

This week's guest is Jill St. James.  Jill St. James is a native Chicagoan, currently residing in the Las Vegas area with her son. The former Ebony fashion Fair model has enjoyed successful careers in the fashion and airline industries. Jill shares the Good News of Jesus Christ through her...