Articles by Janet Hart Leonard

There’s something special about gathering around a table. The table was set, and the meal was prepared. The aroma coming out of the kitchen had my taste buds salivating. I…

Thirty years. That’s how long I’ve been praying a particular prayer. Thirty years is a long time to pray the same prayer. The truth is that it was answered 30…

And now … the rest of the story. Last week, I shared my thoughts about waiting for Hurricane Milton. This week, I’m writing about its arrival and how it felt…

He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. Psalm 107:29 When I read that scripture today, Oct. 8, 2024, I processed it differently: it’s the day before…

Gentleness is a force to be reckoned with. I learned that from my mother. If you ever knew my mother, you would know she was a kind and gentle soul….

I’ve never known a hero who wasn’t humble. I’ve never known one who didn’t have grit and gumption. I have a story about my friend Cathie Brown to tell you…

Into life, a little laughter must fall. My thoughts as I write this column. For the past two weeks, my column has brought tears to my eyes and those of…

Recently, I was asked by my writer/author/podcaster friend, Lisa Appelo, to share some thoughts on grief with her readers. She knows the pain and storm of grief after suddenly losing…

Meander: to wander aimlessly, without an urgent destination. Ponder: to think quietly, deeply and soberly. I embrace both. This past week, I turned one year shy of being in my…