Vive la Difference
Ever looked at a couple and thought, “How did THEY ever get together?” Tall woman – short man? Talkative husband – quiet wife? Aw! Viva la difference! God’s recipe for unity was never about sameness. Romans 12:4-5 spells it out beautifully: “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,…
The Lost Sheep
The phone rings. A telephone solicitor asks the young boy who answers, “Can I speak to your mother?”“She’s outside,” the boy replies.“What about your father?”“He’s outside, too.”“Well… who is there?”“The police.”“The police?! Why?”“They’re helping my mom and dad find me… I’m hiding in the closet!” That dear mama nearly fainted — until she found out…
Life in the Kitchen
While in Denver, Carl and I, along with dear friends, signed up for a hands-on cooking class at Sur La Table. Now let me tell you — this wasn’t your average “stand back and take notes” kind of night. No, sir-ee! We had aprons on, knives in hand, woks sizzling, and eyebrows raised. The theme?…
Let’s Mix and Mingle
One of the highlights of our 60+ active adult community is the Thursday night “Mix and Mingle.” It’s dinner with a theme — a Luau, Western night, or a 50’s Sock Hop (poodle skirts included). But the real draw? The people. The mix is the food and fun. The mingle is where the blessings happen…
Living and Being God’s Garden
Our time in Denver included one of the highlights — truly one of the sweetest scents of our visit — was our walk through the Denver Botanic Gardens. It was more than a stroll. It was a soul-awakening.From the moment we stepped through the entrance, it felt like we’d entered Eden’s side gate. The trees…
Your Husband’s Expired
Travel always comes with surprises. Some delightful… others? Not so much. We were making our way through TSA, confident with my TSA pass and Carl’s Global Entry pass. But the TSA agent looked up and said, “These aren’t valid.” What? So, off we trudged to the other line — the one where arms go up…
The Cross Still Stands
A few days ago, I started writing about the beautiful cross that once stood at Camp Mystic in Kerrville, Texas. That cross stood tall over generations of campers, many of whom made life-changing professions of faith beneath its silhouette. It was simple. Wooden. Sacred. A symbol of the love of God and the price His…
It’s Not What it Seems
Here in Denver — our friends took us to lunch at a lovely spot called “The Jacquard”. The food was divine, the service top-notch, and the view — beautiful. But what caught my attention wasn’t on the menu — it was on the wall. I gasped, “Look at those shelves and shelves of books!” I…
Freedom — at Last
It started with a sky dive. Kristina Vinberg — fearless, full of fire, and determined to conquer whatever came her way — leapt from a plane for her 26th birthday. Giddy. Grinning. Free. That video said everything about her: she faced fear, clung to her tandem partner’s strength, and flew through the air with joy.…
Angels on Assignment
It all began at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday — the kind of hour when even coffee needs coffee. Carl and I headed to the airport, hopeful and half-awake, ready for our flight to Denver. We parked, unloaded, and then came the ping. Carl’s phone: “Flight canceled due to storms in Dallas.” Argh! A call to the…