The Gift of Rest: A Divine Invitation
I’m exhausted with so much rancor and antagonism in our world. I had to turn the TV off because I couldn’t take one more “He said, she said!” I know exhaustion. I lived in it when my late husband was so very ill. That was 14 years ago. It was divine timing when a dear…
Lights, Shine Bright!
Aw! The Corn Moon aka the Harvest Moon aka the Super Moon! What a beautiful sight to behold! We have been in awe of its beauty the last few nights! Didn’t our Creator provide us with so much entertainment with His majestic and artistic abilities? LOOKING UP to the night sky and seeing this moon…
To Tell the Truth
For years, I enjoyed watching the classic television show “To Tell the Truth”. The premise was simple but captivating. Three contestants stood before a panel, all claiming to be the same person with an extraordinary career or life story. As questions were asked, two were impostors, leaving the panelists to discern who was telling the…
Our Divine Security Patrol
In a world filled with uncertainty, we are constantly reminded of how fragile life can be. By now, you probably know that last Sunday there was another attempt on President Trump’s life. Lord, have mercy! It was another chilling reminder that no one, no matter how powerful or protected, is immune to danger. That’s why…
The Blessing of Two
There’s something divine about the number two. Just ask Noah, who mastered the art of the double as he herded every creature two by two onto that ark. And then, there’s Solomon who wisely penned, “Two are better than one” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). God must have known how much my life needed a double portion of…
Let’s Laugh About It
There’s a woman in the Bible who’s described as “clothed with strength and dignity,” and here’s the part I love — she “laughs without fear of the future.” (Proverbs 31:25). I’d love to be that woman! Imagine, no fear, just laughing about what’s coming next. Sure, we live in times that could make anyone bite…
The Woes of Beachfront Property
For my grandson’s 16th birthday, we headed to Port Aransas for a celebration of gigantic proportions. We stayed in a beautiful beachfront property that had spectacular views of the ocean with a backdrop of gorgeous South Texas skies! All was going according to our preplanned schedule of fun, food and all kinds of competitive beach…
Write the Vision – Play the Movie
A few weeks ago, I spoke to my bonus granddaughter, Addie, about “playing the movie”. She is determined to be a nurse practitioner. This is her high school senior year and she is already casting vision about her future. “Playing the movie” is the practice of seeing the end before making decisions. It’s like “think…
Learning to Lead AND Follow
It all started one Wednesday night at our church’s weekly family dinner. We overheard two couples chatting about their next dance class. We leaned in closer to hear more! Turns out, several couples from our church gather for a meal and then dive into dance classes. Take that a “dance-step” further – we jumped into…
We Will Never Forget
Some days etch themselves into history, not because we celebrate them, but because we remember them. September 11th is one of those days. September 1, 2001 was a day marked by loss, sacrifice, and unimaginable courage. Yet, even in the ashes, there was light. Heroes rose. Strangers became brothers. And a nation, though shaken, stood…