More Than One Touch
I can’t take the credit for the following words, but I can take the credit for sharing them with you. As I know so many that are struggling right now — wondering when their prayers will be answered, when the miracle they’ve hoped for will come to pass, pleading with God for His touch in…
Celebrating One of God’s Sweetest Gifts
What if our daily decisions, actions and reactions were always led by “What Would Jesus Do?” This day of the year is one of my favorites because I get to celebrate my “other” son. Yes, I have one birth son, but when my daughter, Staci, married Larry Wallace, God gave me another beloved son. Today…
Only a Walking Stick will be Needed
See these photos of me with my walking stick? This was at Epiphany Ranch in Rusk, TX where my children are laying the ground-work (literally) for the future location for a retreat center and homes built for restoring people’s lives. This day, we were dedicating the property to God for His use and our commitment…
Blessings & Raindrops
We have had uncanny amounts of rain over the last couple of weeks, but it’s Sunday and it’s gorgeous outside. The sun is shining brightly and the landscape seems greener than ever! But, I know there are those who still have rain and storms in their lives. I remember feeling that way when we received…
Are You Dressed Yet?
That’s a loaded question. The answer could be “yes”, even if you’re sporting your jammies, your swimsuit, or a 3-piece suit. A t-shirt and shorts may mean a comfortable afternoon at home or the park. A silky chiffon dress might mean a special night out. My Austin children went to a wedding yesterday, but before…
What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self?
I’ve heard that question posed to an older someone more times than not. They’re asked for wise advice about what they learned from their trials and errors. The answers vary because they lived and learned. And oftentimes they wish they had chartered a different course or given their all at something only to let it…
Seeing Sideways
This blog was inspired from an email I received from someone who enjoys turning pictures sideways and seeing what new picture they can see in it. Honestly, I can’t ever say that I intentionally looked sideways at a picture, but it didn’t take me two seconds to see the church looking like a rocket in…
Enough Already
I write this blog today with dear friends on my heart. One is still in the hospital after months, waiting for a heart transplant. I have a nephew and a cousin who are dealing with the potential loss of their eyesight. And others who are facing major financial issues from the loss of work during…
Bentley Proves Relationships Matter
You can see from these photos that I am on grand-dog duty. One of the perks of grandparenting is they come with pets. I am dog-sitting sweet, 12-year-old Bentley. His eyesight is waning, but he sure has a good smeller and hearer. I was warned by my kids that I shouldn’t let him get near…
The Secret Sauce
I missed sharing about the Holy Trinity on Sunday — the day of focus toward gratitude to God for giving us the “Three-in-One”. It boggles my finite mind to consider it. I’ll speak to this wonder after I tell you about another “holy trinity” that I found out about when a guest chef came to…