Articles by Janet Hart Leonard

The sting of criticism

Criticism is not for the tender of heart. Have I told you I am tenderhearted? “If you can’t say anything nice … don’t say anything at all.” My mother said…


About that chicken

“Janet Kay, you need to quit running around like a chicken with its head cut off.” Oh, I’ve heard my mother say that to me so many times. I still…


A spiritual awakening

I remember it well. It was 1970. I was in the eighth grade when word began to spread that something had sparked a Revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky….


Ever so sweet

It’s Friday morning and my tastebuds are being entertained by a Dulce de leche coffee. The column I worked on for hours is now being tweaked – or rather, deleted….


Feathers!

He will cover you with His feathers. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:4 NLT Several years ago, I read a story about a woman who was…


A little laughter

Laughter is good for the soul. Laughter reduces stress and strengthens positive coping skills. Tell that to a mother of little ones. The call came late in the afternoon. It…



Forrest Gump & faith

Run, Forrest, run! I love the movie, Forrest Gump. How can 1994 seem like only yesterday? I’ve never looked at a box of chocolates the same way since I watched…


The power of whatever

“My faith is in God. So, whatever He has planned for me, that’ll be it.” Damar Hamlin had no idea what those words would come to mean … to him…