The Older Teaching the Younger has its Rewards
The last several days, my family and I have been at Beavers Bend in Broken Bow, OK. We’ve had plenty to eat–all the cargo I brought with us and the best of all — the trout meal we had last night from our big haul of fish. Beer-batter rainbow trout! One of the great rewards…
How Can We Lie Down in Green Pastures? They’re Flooded.
One of my go-to scriptures, especially when I’m encouraging someone who is bed-fast because of an injury or illness, is Psalm 23:1-3 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” I share: “Obviously, God is wanting…
I Hear You, But I’m Not Listening
A concerned husband went to his doctor and said, “Doc, I think my wife is going deaf. What can I do?” The doctor replies: “Go home and stand 15 feet from her and speak to her. If she doesn’t reply, move 5 feet closer and say it again. Keep doing this so we’ll get an…
We’ve Arrived….Well, Maybe Not
I think back on my life and the times I thought I had “arrived”. I had a boyfriend at last! I’ve arrived! I graduated from high school. I’ve arrived. I landed a great job. I’ve arrived! I got married. I’ve arrived. I had a baby — then, two babies! I’ve arrived. In reality, those were…
My Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
I was awake in the night praying for my granddaughter. She was leaving on her first driving-trip alone to Austin yesterday morning. At 17 she’s a great driver, but I send off a quick text message to her: “Looks like lots of rain this morning, sweet girl. Please, please be careful and cautious. Praying angels…
The Resurrection Changes Everything
It’s the day after Easter and the retail stores are offering 50% or more off their leftover plastic eggs, chocolate and stuffed bunnies. Many people are already boxing up their Easter season décor. Isn’t this what we do routinely with most holiday celebrations? When the date has passed, we move on. But, I’d like to…
The King is Coming — Order Up a 21-Gun Salute
It’s Palm Sunday – just one week before Easter – oh the joy of our Risen Lord! But, hold on! Without this week, there would be no Resurrection Sunday! On this day, the disciples and the crowds were fanatical praisers and worshippers – waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in…
Weathering the Storm
We’re stoked about the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon being given by the downtown Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital which includes our North location volunteers. It’s going to be a great way to spend a Saturday with some other volunteers going with me. We are decked out in our 50s and 60s outfits because, after all, a prize…
When You Pass Through the Waters…
I’m back home after a week of family fun in San Jose del Cabo. The experiences and daily inspirations are still with me, so rather than my sand and beach blogs, now I’m taking it to the open waters and the chills and thrills of some water adventures. My oldest and youngest grandsons headed out…
Don’t Quit Till You Got Nothing Left
More than likely, we’ve all taken an exam or test that we just made the grade that let us pass the course by the skin of our teeth. Or we finished that project but it certainly wasn’t to the standard it should have been done because our heart just wasn’t in it. It shows by…