🌿A Blooming Vine in God’s Perfect Plan🌿
This blog comes with JOY! “Made with Joy” is the topic of our weekly Bible Study and, of course, we are JOY-filled that one of our “sisters” in our study, sweet mama Emily’s baby girl, Vignette, recently made her debut. There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of a new life. The joy, the nervousness, the…
Just a Little Bit — Goes a Long Way
Ever found yourself looking for love, compassion, or even just a smidge of encouragement in all the wrong places? Like expecting a plant to grow in a desert without a drop of water? We’ve all been there, haven’t we? But here’s the thing – God didn’t just start it all; He started it all with…
This is What Nobility Looks Like
Today I get to celebrate my NOBLE husband! It’s his birthday! It’s easy to talk about nobility when you have a name like NOBLE, but it’s much harder to live it out every day. My husband, Carl Noble, does exactly that. By name and by character, he is a man of integrity, kindness, honor, faith,…
Sign Me Up for a Fruit Inspection!
I must be very careful with my words today because I cringe with the thought that I could sound judgmental. I am adamant in my position which I think is obvious for Who I follow — our Abundant Life Provider (John 10:10). Maybe I’m naive because I assume that those I hang out with follow…
That Precious Rocking Chair
I no longer have a rocking chair because its usefulness was over, but it meant the world to me at one time. Oh, the joy I experienced in that rocker. I sat and rocked in it and sang sweet love songs to each of my babies and grandbabies. I’d kiss their soft cheeks and take…
The Cross is the Difference-Maker
It’s no secret that I keep my eyes and ears wide open for God-ideas that give me content for my daily blogs. And, that content comes from various places — a scripture reading, while praying, while scrolling through my social media platforms, while being out and about in a foreign country or in my community,…
It’s Not Over Till I Win
I was recently switching out my summer wardrobe for fall when I stumbled upon a cherished t-shirt with the words, “It’s Not Over Till I Win.” Filled with memories, those words are more than just a catchy phrase; they’re the title of a song my daughter wrote many years ago during some of her toughest…
Home Sweet Home, Here and There
As much as I love traveling and soaking in the beauty of places like Puerto Vallarta, there’s nothing quite like coming home. We returned home yesterday! Sweet Home Austin! Home sweet home! Home is where the heart is. There’s no place like home. My happy place. Home, my sanctuary. A place of comfort. Home, my…
Gitty-Up and Give It to God
We sat in the La Cantina Restaurant in Puerta Vallarta, Saturday night. We were watching Texas Tech (Carl’s alma mater) play Cincinnati. We were pleased to be front and center to the big screen — thanks to a kind DJ that runs all the sports screens. Yay! Tech won! Though it was a great game…
 A Picture Perfect Moment… and a Raccoon!
There’s nothing quite like celebrating our anniversary surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation here in Puerto Vallarta. The lush palm trees swaying gently in the ocean breeze, vibrant flowers painting the landscape with color, and the sounds of tropical birds singing their joyful songs remind me of how wonderfully creative our God is.…