Month: July 2016

And God Said, “Ta-da!”

When my granddaughter was little, she loved wearing princess dresses. Right from the start, she was introduced to princess-dom because her room and crib were all arrayed in princess décor. Even at our home, we had a frilly, girly room with all kinds of reminders of how special she was to us. After all, she…

By Donna Wuerch July 31, 2016 Off

Go With the Flow

Go With the Flow The notion of being like a bottle that just floats aimlessly with the water’s current can have both a negative and positive connotation. If we were like those who “go with the flow” of following the crowd, we could end up in quite precarious situations. For example, the young person who…

By Donna Wuerch July 30, 2016 Off

Forgive Them Anyway

Remember the good ole’ days when chivalry, good manners, courtesy, compassion, sensitivity, concern for each other, patrioticism, kindness, politeness, respectfulness, graciousness, consideration, and thoughtfulness were the norm? At least, it seemed like the norm, but as I just typed that question, Eddie Haskell from “Leave It To Beaver” came to mind. Okay, I know there…

By Donna Wuerch July 29, 2016 Off

Stranded or Rescuer

SPOILER ALERT! At our Life Group meeting, last night, we talked about the difference in being someone who feels or is “stranded” – all alone, hopeless and they may have already determined that they wouldn’t make it through their crisis. They’ve quit on pushing on. They’ve given up on life. We also discussed those who…

By Donna Wuerch July 27, 2016 Off

Go Outside and Make Soup

“I’m so bored!” Famous words from kids during their summer vacation. Did you complain of boredom when you were a kid? I did. My Mom’s reply to that – “Go outside and make soup.” WHAT? Oh, I knew what she meant. She wanted me to go outside and play, because that’s where we had lots…

By Donna Wuerch July 26, 2016 Off

Birthdays Really Matter

I’m heading back home today after several days of celebrating my son’s birthday. I brought Payton and Alexia (my daughter’s two) with me to Austin and yesterday Larry and Staci drove down after having just returned from a missions trip to Mexico the night before. Our family is BIG on birthdays, and while it may…

By Donna Wuerch July 25, 2016 Off

We’ve Been Together From the Start

This day holds so many precious memories. Today is my son’s birthday. It’s hard to believe this many years have passed since that little man sat in his high chair at the end of the table. He changed our lives, and he is changing the world beause he cares about people and making a difference…

By Donna Wuerch July 24, 2016 Off

Keep Smiling!

Yesterday’s visit to the dentist with my two youngest grandsons, inspired this post today. I saw that sign on the wall, and of course it called for a photo opt with my two boys. The smiles on these two boys remind me of the joys of a smile and the importance of a simple smile:…

By Donna Wuerch July 23, 2016 Off

Got WISDOM?

I’m reading the Bible through this year, but more than just reading, I’m pondering the words I read. This month I’m in the Book of Proverbs I’ve noticed that the central theme is found in Chapter 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; yes, with all your getting, get understanding.” In yesterday’s reading,…

By Donna Wuerch July 22, 2016 Off