Just a Little Tweak to Welcome Spring
March 20th, is the official first day of Spring, BUT……. Tonight before we crawl into bed, let’s remember the simple tradition that comes every spring — moving our clocks forward one hour. Yes, we may lose an hour of sleep (I know… I felt that groan too), but we gain longer days, brighter evenings, and…
God’s Goodness in Big Sky Country
We’re still here at Epiphany Ranch — 62 acres of big Texas skies and what feels like a little slice of heaven. And heaven, I’m learning, isn’t always quiet. Sometimes it sounds like hammers tapping, laughter echoing across the porch, and someone asking, “Where do these screws go?” The newlyweds — Alexia and Winston, fresh…
Joy on the Ranch, Tears in the Valley
What better treat for having finished up the elections with true grit and determination — than to be in Alto, Texas. Aw — 62 beautiful acres called Epiphany Ranch. The name alone feels like a whisper from Heaven. A place for respite. Healing. Encouragement. My Staci and Larry built more than homes, a lodge, fences…
Red, White, and Blue — and Rooted in Truth
Carl and I just wrapped up two weeks of Early Voting and yesterday’s Election Day itself. Long days. Early mornings. Lots of smiles. And a whole lot of red, white, and blue. There’s something sacred about watching people vote. Young parents with babies on their hips. Seniors walking slowly — some with canes — others…
The 40 Days of Lent
Not all Christians observe Lent. Some never grew up with it. Some think it’s only for certain denominations. Some just aren’t sure what it means. So let’s “dumb it down” in the best way.Lent is simply forty days of intentional closeness with Jesus — His journey to the cross. Today marks the 13th day of…
Soul and Body Food
I’ve noticed something about myself. I don’t forget to eat. If there’s banana bread in the kitchen, I know it. Well that’s because I made banana bread Saturday night. If there’s fresh coffee brewing, I can smell it from two rooms away. My body gets fed regularly — sometimes enthusiastically. But my soul? That takes…
Draw Me Nearer
I’ll admit it. I am spent.Two weeks of non-stop Early Voting will do that to a girl. Early alarms. Rushing to the polls. Smiling. Organizing. Serving. Doing it all again the next day. And the next. It almost sounds pitiful to say out loud — because I chose to serve. I’m grateful I can serve.…
Don’t Let the Birds Nest There
You’ve probably heard it before:“You can’t stop birds from flying over your head — but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.” Now, I don’t know about you, but some mornings my thoughts sound like a full-blown bird convention when……Worry swoops in.Fear circles.Old regrets flap loudly.That one embarrassing thing we said…
Walk a Mile in These Shoes
Before we judge someone — let’s look again.These aren’t designer sandals.They’re cut-up plastic bottles tied together with twine.They’re not a fashion statement — they are necessity. And suddenly Luke 6:37 feels less like a suggestion and more like a command: “Judge not — condemn not — forgive”. It’s easy to form opinions from a distance.…
God’s Great Big Beautiful Family
Have you ever noticed how church can feel like a family reunion — minus Aunt Mildred’s potato salad and Uncle Bob’s political debates? You walk in thinking, We’re just checking out this random church. Casual. Observing. Sitting near the back in case we need a quick escape. And then something happens.Someone remembers your name. A…