YOU MATTER!!!
While on a long run in yesterday’s mist and rain, I noted that kids still ride bicycles to school…even in the rain. I was impressed with the exercise they were getting and also with the security they sensed in crossing the busy street because of the watchful eye of a school crossing guard. Those kids…
Christmas Lights and the Light of the World
No shortage of Christmas lights here in Frisco, TX! The homes in my daughter’s neighborhood seem to be in competition on who can light up their home and yard the most. I love it! That’s been one of my Christmas favorites since I was a little girl. We were always light gazers when we’d drive…
The First Day of the Rest of My Life….My New Adventure Begins!!!
My first full day as a Texan — well, I’ve always been a Texan — born here in Dallas, a few decades ago ;-), but after 3+ decades in Oklahoma, adapting to “Ohhh-Kla-ho-ma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plains”, and the wonderful people and places of that great state, I get a fresh…
An Explosion of Worship
Last Sunday, some friends in Tulsa invited me to join them for their weekly Sunday night singing group at Christ the King Church. These are folks that love singing and worshipping God — but, not just singing, they are a musical ensemble of singers that CAN really sing. Four-part harmonies par excellence! Not only was…
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye
Remember those words from the “Sound of Music”? When the Von Trapp family sang that song as their final number at the German festival, they escaped to freedom in Switzerland. This morning, I, too, am singing that song, but it’s not because I’m escaping a negative situation to find freedom. It’s because I already live…
Tis’ So Sweet To Trust in Jesus
How sweet it’s been to spend the week with my precious mother-in-law. This trip to Tulsa gave us the opportunity to share and visit about so many things. I was able to query her about her early years of love and marriage and life — something I should have asked about long ago. FYI —…
Signs are Everywhere, But Do We See Them?
My relationship with God is by far my highest priority.. I purposely cultivate that relationship by spending time in His presence….I hear from Him quite regularly. Maybe that sounds like I pray for hours on end to be in His presence, but that’s not the case. When I wake up, I know I’m in His…
Making Room for Him
These photo inspirations are from the beautiful Advent by Candlelight at St. Benedict’s Church in Broken Arrow where I was so honored to speak at last night. Slowing down from our busy schedules and activities, to purposefully STOP the hustle and bustle to “nest” in God’s presence most certainly gives us the perspective of what…
It’s That Looney Cardinal Again
My son and family live in Austin on a large acreage which includes a lovely guest house that they offer to visiting missionaries, ministers and other visitors. I’m always at the main house when I’m there visiting, but I wanted a day of solitude a couple of weeks ago to meditate and finalize my thoughts…
El Lugar Secreto
Have you been to el lugar secreto? This weekend, six years ago, just after my Sweetheart graduated to heaven, I was invited to go to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to spend Thanksgiving with my son and his family. What a special gift it was to go to such a peaceful and tranquil place. I woke…