The Darker the Night, the More Crucial our Light
I stay away from crime shows or just about anything “dark” in nature. Well, up until the last three weeks and I have been in binge mode as I watched the LIVE proceedings of a quadruple homicide in a small town in North Dakota. My cousin who calls me Auntie Donna is North Dakota’s Assistant…
Just to be Close to You
I’m fortunate to live here in Austin now where I can have sweet, quality time with my two youngest grandsons. They have left Nana’s nest – no longer my two hyper little guys that gave me a work-out when I took care of them. But, I still get the sweet cuddles when I’m with them.…
Curb Appeal Matters
Having been a Real Estate Broker for 20+ years, I know that curb appeal matters. A rundown looking property detracts buyers. A property that has an inviting and welcoming smile on its face aka fresh coat of paint, enhanced and tidy landscaping, and clean appearance causes buyers to want to know more about that property.…
Willing to be Front Liners
Last night’s prayer and praise night at church was amped up and then what evolved was intercession on behalf of Afghanistan and those innocent people who are living in terror for their lives. I have offered mediocre prayers for them, but suddenly my heart turned a corner to sincere concern for my fellow brothers and…
Consecrated
We don’t often hear the word “consecrate” that much in our everyday conversations. But, the word, consecrate, stood out to me in my devotions yesterday. Consecrate: to make or declare something sacred, blessed, holy, dedicated to God, devoted, anointed, set apart. I’m still thinking about parents at the start of this new school year, so…
Is Praying for You a Quickie Response?
Sometimes we REALLY mean it when we say those words to others and we do pray for them. But let’s be real. Oftentimes, we say: “Praying for you” and never give the “intended” a second thought. We want to be that one who goes to the throne for others, but life happens or our well-intended…
If God is Your Co-Pilot – Swap Seats
My husband and I were both pilots, but he was always the pilot-in-charge. We had a Cessna 182 and I was his co-pilot. I would help with navigating and being his extra pair of eyes, ears, and hands. And, it is the same in commercial planes. The co-pilot’s job is important, but he/she never forgets…
Placing our Treasures in God’s Hands
I know families are gearing up for the new school year and all that comes with it: new routines, experiences, and lots of questions – and that’s just on the kids’ side. What about parents who wonder about the safety and protection of their precious ones? I had a “returning-to-school” blog in mind when I…
Connecting the Dots
Remember that game? I do! You probably played it too, along with the numbers we connected by drawing lines to the next number and soon it unveiled a picture of something. “Connect the dots” is a phrase that has popped up today as a metaphor to illustrate an ability to find the “big picture” of…
A Marriage with No Regrets
I received so many “thank you’s” for a blog two years ago, that I know it is time for a repeat. I have many young friends getting married and some “long-time married friends” that I know these words will save them a ton of misery if these “keys” are applied. It’s not often that I…