Giants — Everywhere!
I know how it feels when my circumstances are looming over me like a hulking, colossal GIANT who is fierce, beyond my capability. He is throwing every negative word of doubt and unbelief imaginable my way. He is taunting, harassing, smack-talking and my faith is challenged like crazy. Maybe that sounds like some things you’re…
Healing by Helping Others
When I am hurting, who do I think of most? ME! I check my text messages right after I post my blog each morning. This day’s message from my son made me hurt for my youngest grandson. “Our Bryson had quite an accident today. They all went to the lake. Bryson was climbing up a…
Let’s Stop Comparing
I saw a sign that said, “Don’t compare your Chapter 1 to someone else’s Chapter 20.” I needed those words. I wanted to be the virtuoso singer who spent countless years training her voice and I was comparing the voice I had in my church’s choir. I wanted to be the exemplary homemaker whose home…
Transitions & Frustrations
A few weeks ago, my daughter, Staci, had a dream come true opportunity to meet up with her daughter, Alexia, in the UK after Alexia’s missions’ trip was over. The next morning, they attended Hillsong’s Sunday services and then took the bullet train to Paris. Staci met up with a friend, Irina, in the UK…
Unshakable & Unstoppable
“Masters champion Scottie Scheffler’s faith and focus make him unshakable, and perhaps, unstoppable.” “With Scottie Scheffler’s wife home pregnant, 2024 Masters winner succeeds despite absence of his rock.” Those were the headlines after Scottie became the Masters Open champion on Sunday. Aw! “His faith! His wife!” Words that touch my heart strings! It was a…
The Mind & the Mine Connection
“Mine!” That’s what toddlers say when another child wants to play with their toys. I remember my own children saying “Mine!” It took some time to change their “minds” to be generous, kind and giving. But that “Mine!” attitude isn’t easy to break. Even, as adults, “mine” is a part of our DNA. My plans.…
Let’s Eat
You ought to see us at our Thursday night’s Mix and Mingle. I mean those of us who live at Everleigh Lakeline 60+ community. You would think that we were starving birds in the wilderness as we line up to fill our plates with another scrumptious meal. Let’s eat! We love those words! They mean…
Owning Up to Our Authority
We’re still navigating our way with Jesus when He was in and out of places after His resurrection. He served up fried fish for His disciples by a campfire as they came to Him from their fishing boat. Jesus gave plenty of opportunities for witnesses to see Him alive and well AFTER He came back…
I’m a Jesus Fan
Yes, I’m a Jesus fan! I can’t help myself. He has done so much for me in the peace, comfort and joy categories that makes me want to make Him even more famous. My blogs speak of Him often. I’m sure you have seen Jesus fans carrying signs on street corners that say something like…
All is Vanity
I spend way too much time looking at myself in the mirror. Lord, have mercy! My mother is looking back at me! The aging struggle is real. Usually, these days, I take a good quick look at who is staring back at me because the girl I once was, is long gone. But then, I…