Mary, Did You Know?
Day 345 of Photo Inspirations — Mary, Did You Know? This photo inspiration and this song bring Mary right to where we are. It helps us to know she was one of us. She was a woman with real emotions, real challenges, and real love for her baby boy. In 1984 Mark Lowery wrote…
Blessed are the Merciful
Day 344 of Photo Inspirations — Blessed are the Merciful We’re into the Advent/Christmas Season by a couple of weeks now, and though it’s the most wonderful time of the year, we’ve all probably had an occasion to be unhappy and disgruntled with someone or something. And, BIG surprise….. someone might even be unhappy with…
This is What Prayer, Faith, and Giving God First Place Looks Like
Day 343 of Photo Inspirations — This is what Prayer, Faith, and Giving God First Place Looks Like In an upside down world where many folks prefer hanging out in the darkness more than THE LIGHT– the ones who want prayer out of schools, the marketplace, their homes, their work and even their lives —…
Sweetheart, You’ve Got Your Girl!
Day 342 of Photo Inspirations — Sweetheart, You’ve Got Your Girl My obstetrician was going on a 2-week vacation right when my baby was due, and since he had been my “go-to” doc throughout my pregnancy, I didn’t want to take a chance on him not being there for me. Doc told me the baby…
Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy!
Day 341 of Photo Inspirations — Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy From first hand experience, I know that this time of year can cause painful memories of a loved one’s parting. My Dad passed away on December 17th when I was 15 years old, and my Sweetheart passed away on November 16th. But rather…
Waiting, Anticipating, Preparing
Day 340 of Photo Inspirations — Waiting, Anticipating, Preparing The word “nesting” has frequently been on my mind over the last several days. “Nesting” is that word used when a pregnant woman is close to that day when her baby will arrive. She wakes up one morning feeling energetic and wanting to clean and organize…
It’s NESTING Time or is it BUY NOW and DO MORE Time?
Day 338 of Photo Inspirations — It’s NESTING Time or is it BUY NOW and DO MORE Time? Oh my — the holiday ads, promotions and marketing campaigns are amped up. Everyday, the message is “buy now for best bargains”, 50% off today only, deal of the day. BUY — BUY — BUY!! There…
A Christmas to Remember Forever
Day 337 of Photo Inspirations — A Christmas to Remember Forever #TBT — Six years ago, our family was making their usual trek to Oklahoma for Christmas. Ryan, Shawntel and the boys flew into Fort Smith to hang out with her family first before coming to us in Tulsa. I’ll never forget the hilarious story that…
Christmas Lights and the Light of the World
Day 336 of Photo Inspirations — Christmas Lights and the Light of the World Among Tulsa’s great tourist attractions, one of my favorites at this time of the year, is Rhema Church’s spectacular “Christmas Lights Extravaganza” — thus my first photo inspiration. For over 30 years Rhema has provided the city with THE LIGHTS TO…
By Their Fruit, You Will Know Them
Day 335 of Photo Inspirations — By Their Fruit, You Will Know Them This photo inspiration is a lovely, thoughtful token of appreciation from this precious group of women (two were missing from the photo) for my leading them in an 8-week Bible Study that started in early October. When I was praying for wisdom…