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30 Days of Serving and Sharing: Peace & Hope
This post is the second part of our series, 30 Days of Serving and Sharing: Peace & Hope. This post offers over fifteen ideas for your family on ways to share a little peace and hope. Peace and Hope It’s something everyone wants . . . everyone needs. How on earth can we possibly offer something of such significance to someone else? “The Lord doesn’t ask about your ability, only your availability; and, if you prove your dependability, the Lord will increase your capability.” -Author Unknown Gather your family and talk about the people you know who need hope and peace. When you serve others, the Lord may provide an…
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POW/MIA Day & Former POW, Louis Zamperini
In recognition of POW/MIA Day, I want to share with you a little about our POWs, especially former WWII POW, Louis Zamperini.
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Remember the “Let’s Roll” Attitude of 9/11
Our two oldest children were nine and seven years old on September 11, 2001. They remember. But, our youngest child wasn’t born yet. I want him to know about the “let’s roll” attitude of Todd Beamer and that of so many other people on 9/11 and the days following. Let’s remember to tell the next generation those stories. The History Channel produced a documentary, The Days That Shaped America: September 11th presenting personal accounts of that horrific day. We hear from an employee at the World Trade Center, a staff member of the Pentagon, and the 911 operator who took the call from Todd Beamer and who heard his rally…
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Excellent Christian Entertainment – NarroWay Theater
by Sally Matheny Are you looking for something different, highly entertaining, and yet wholesome in nature where you can enjoy a night out with your family or friends? Not long ago, I discovered such a place. I wanted to surprise my sweet hubby by taking him somewhere we’ve never been before. Researching online, I stumbled across NarroWay Theatre, located in Fort Mill, S.C., just outside of Charlotte, N.C. Not Just Another Love Story The nonprofit theater presents original, Broadway-style shows. At that time, what caught my eye was the WWII-theme production they were putting on called Not Just Another Love Story. I love the history of the WWII era and…
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Professional Bio and Media
On this page, you will find Sally Matheny’s long and short professional bios as well as media. If you want a more personal story, check out the “About” page. If you need further information or materials, use the “Contact” page. Sally Matheny’s Professional Bio (Long): With a Master’s degree in elementary education, Sally Matheny taught kindergarten and first grade in the public school system for nine years before homeschooling all grades for twenty-four years. As a child, when not chasing down the library’s bookmobile, Sally and her sister packed their “writing” suitcases and spent their summer days writing and illustrating their own books. Decades of learning the writing craft passed…