I Am a Friend of God
I am who I am because, early on, God became my “bestie.” No kidding. He’s been with me through every season, every joy, and every heartbreak. And even on days when I don’t say much to Him, I know it’s okay. Real friends don’t have to talk nonstop; sometimes, just being in each other’s presence…
💖What Matters Most is Walking in Love 💖
Aw! February — the month where love is on full display, from heart-shaped chocolates to mushy greeting cards. But today, love takes center stage for a far greater reason — my daughter, Staci Wallace, and my bonus son, Larry Wallace, are celebrating 28 years of marriage! Happy Anniversary, my loves! You are living, breathing examples…
Bring the Inside Out
Everywhere I turn, I see more and more advertisements about renewing our youth. “Reduce those lines and wrinkles! Become a new you! Guaranteed success or your money back! I’ve yielded to their promises and purchased some of those products. In fact, my cosmetic shelves look like a Walgreen’s. I’d like to tell you that, as…
Write the Vision and Make It Plain
When my daughter was single, she wrote out a list — a BIG list — of everything she hoped for in a future husband. Not five, not ten, but 100 qualities she was praying for. Talk about being specific! Then came Larry. At first glance, he checked off 95 out of 100. But as time…
Broken Egg? Consider it Joy!
Yesterday morning, I was simply making breakfast. Innocent enough, right? Carl and I were discussing the crazy price of eggs these days. Six dollars for a dozen? When just a couple of years ago, we could buy them for pocket change? As I turned to put the carton back in the fridge, I heard…
No More Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
You know those three little words: “I should have,” “I would have,” “I could have” — followed by a list of excuses longer than a CVS receipt. Well, I’ve decided I’m done with them. No more standing at the crossroads of hesitation. No more tiptoeing around opportunities. It’s time to trade in the “shoulds” for…
❤️ Love is in the Air — So Let’s Breathe It In! ❤️
❤️❤️❤️ Love is in the Air — So Let’s Breathe It In! ❤️❤️❤️ Ah, February — when store shelves explode with pink and red, the floral businesses boom, and the airwaves are drenched in love songs. And speaking of love songs, my heart can’t help but do a little two-step when I hear Tom Jones…
February: A Month of Love and a Call to Prayer
February is often called the month of love. Hearts, flowers, and sweet sentiments fill the air, reminding us to cherish those we hold dear. But love is more than roses and chocolates. It is presence, it is care, it is walking with one another through both joy and sorrow. We all were jolted when tragedy…