Sign Me Up for a Fruit Inspection!
I must be very careful with my words today because I cringe with the thought that I could sound judgmental. I am adamant in my position which I think is obvious for Who I follow — our Abundant Life Provider (John 10:10). Maybe I’m naive because I assume that those I hang out with follow…
That Precious Rocking Chair
I no longer have a rocking chair because its usefulness was over, but it meant the world to me at one time. Oh, the joy I experienced in that rocker. I sat and rocked in it and sang sweet love songs to each of my babies and grandbabies. I’d kiss their soft cheeks and take…
The Cross is the Difference-Maker
It’s no secret that I keep my eyes and ears wide open for God-ideas that give me content for my daily blogs. And, that content comes from various places — a scripture reading, while praying, while scrolling through my social media platforms, while being out and about in a foreign country or in my community,…
It’s Not Over Till I Win
I was recently switching out my summer wardrobe for fall when I stumbled upon a cherished t-shirt with the words, “It’s Not Over Till I Win.” Filled with memories, those words are more than just a catchy phrase; they’re the title of a song my daughter wrote many years ago during some of her toughest…
Home Sweet Home, Here and There
As much as I love traveling and soaking in the beauty of places like Puerto Vallarta, there’s nothing quite like coming home. We returned home yesterday! Sweet Home Austin! Home sweet home! Home is where the heart is. There’s no place like home. My happy place. Home, my sanctuary. A place of comfort. Home, my…
Gitty-Up and Give It to God
We sat in the La Cantina Restaurant in Puerta Vallarta, Saturday night. We were watching Texas Tech (Carl’s alma mater) play Cincinnati. We were pleased to be front and center to the big screen — thanks to a kind DJ that runs all the sports screens. Yay! Tech won! Though it was a great game…
A Picture Perfect Moment… and a Raccoon!
There’s nothing quite like celebrating our anniversary surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation here in Puerto Vallarta. The lush palm trees swaying gently in the ocean breeze, vibrant flowers painting the landscape with color, and the sounds of tropical birds singing their joyful songs remind me of how wonderfully creative our God is.…
Celebrating Love in One of God’s Masterpieces
Carl and I are blessed to be back in Puerto Vallarta, celebrating one year of marriage where our love story began—this time last year on our honeymoon. There’s something about this place that feels like God’s canvas. The palm trees sway like worshippers in the wind, and the trails invite us to lose ourselves in…
This is Just a Chapter
“Well, this is a fine mess!” Isn’t that what we think when life throws us for a loop? Like we’ve stumbled into the wrong chapter of our own story. But hang tight, because shattered dreams are the very pages God uses to write the most incredible comebacks! We’ve all been there—broken relationships, financial upheavals, health…
The Goodness of God
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing Cece Winans sing “The Goodness of God”. It’s not just a song; it’s my anthem, a reminder of all the ways God has shown up in my life. I’ve already told my husband that when my time comes to leave this side of heaven, I want…