This Beautiful Place We Call Home
I’ll be honest — Earth Day hasn’t always been circled on my calendar. But this year — especially after witnessing our astronauts take the trip to the moon and returned to their home sweet home on earth, I find myself pausing. Looking around. Breathing a little deeper. And thinking — what a marvelous place God…
God’s Plan A
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if life came with a reset button? One wrong turn — one wrong mistake — click — back on track. No matter what mistakes we’ve made, we’re still on God’s “Plan A” for our lives. He hasn’t revoked His original dream for us. It doesn’t matter what other people did to…
It Was There All Along
Getting ready for our big United Kingdom adventure, I bought myself a sturdy suitcase — one that could survive the bumps, bruises, and “flying lessons” of baggage claim. Feeling quite accomplished, I packed it full — and then decided to do the responsible thing — register it. Easy enough, right? Well — not quite!. The…
Don’t Click Everything
Carl received a beautiful, online invitation. A gala. He couldn’t wait to see where, what, and how soon this party will be! Now, if you know Carl, you know he loves people, parties, events, and opportunities to mix and mingle. And a good gathering? Even better. So, he clicked. And just like that — the…
God Leads – We Follow
Have you ever wished God would just send a text?“Turn left.” “Call her.” “Don’t eat that second cookie.”Wouldn’t that make life easier? Instead, we sometimes find ourselves in that in-between place — our best to trust, obey, and wait — yet quietly wondering, “Am I getting this right?” Let’s settle something right here — we…
Dream a Little — Dream a Lot
Carl sleeps like a champion — eight solid hours, no interruptions, probably dreaming in full color with surround sound. Me? I celebrate if I get six. And yes — I’ve been known to sneak in a little “holy nap” during the day — now and then. And dreaming at night? Rare. If I do dream,…
I Promise
“Promise me…” Those two little words carried big meaning, even as a child. My parents promised we’d go to Six Flags Over Texas — and oh, they delivered! Best day EVER. Sticky fingers, laughter, and the kind of joy only a promise kept can bring. As we grew, promises got a little more serious.We crossed…
God’s Ways — So Much Higher
Have you ever paused and thought — “What if God’s plan for me is even better than the one I’m holding onto?” Not just a little better. But beyond anything we could ask, imagine, or dream up on our best day. “God can do anything — far more than you could ever imagine…” (Ephesians 3:20)That’s…
Snapshots of Love
On Sunday, Carl and I stepped into a busy, active and fun-filled place — High Five — that was filled with laughter, little feet running, bowling balls rolling, and the sweet chaos of a five-year-old’s birthday party. Gifts were opened with delight, hugs were given freely, and joy filled every corner. And there they were…
Still Living Among the Living
I can’t help myself — I still have my Easter decor’ up and am still living in the moment of embracing my risen Savior. He lives! Christ Jesus lives today. He walks with me and talks with me and tells me I am His own. He lives. He lives — salvation to impart. You ask…