From Animal Control to Crowd Control
Picture the nativity scene: sheep bleating softly, a donkey nuzzling hay, cattle lowing. No opulence for the Prince of Peace. God chose for His Son, a humble and lowly stable — precisely where His plans unfolded. God’s ways might seem off-course, but His ways far exceed our ways. From animal control in the stable to…
Nesting for the King
Oh, how vividly I remember “nesting” like those mama birds, tirelessly fluffing and preparing for their baby birds to hatch! It’s in our mama DNA, isn’t it? We wash, fold, organize, and somehow manage to cram the equivalent of a department store into one tiny nursery. Those moments of preparation were filled with anticipation, excitement,…
I’ve Been Redeemed
Anyone mature aka old enough to remember S&H Green Stamps? They were distributed as bonus rewards for shoppers based on the dollar amount of their purchases at various check-out counters of supermarkets, department stores and gasoline stations. It was a thrill to put those stamps in savings booklets (lots of lickin’ goin’ on), then take…
For Such a Time as This
Yesterday, we drove over the river and through the woods to Tyler, TX for my daughter’s 55th (a big one) birthday celebration. Staci’s amazing husband, and Christi Morris were the chiefs in charge of the festivities. They did a remarkable job of making her 55th birthday one to appreciate and remember. Staci’s life is a…
It’s Worth the Investment But God Gets the Credit!
Happy Birthday to my Staci Wallace! This is a big one – 55! I checked it out. At 55, you’re in what experts call “middle adulthood” – the era between 40 and 65, which often marks some of life’s biggest achievements and shifts. Yes-sir-ee! That has been the case for YOU! For you, turning 55…
Stop, Look, Listen and Be Blessed
Tomorrow is the second Sunday of Advent, when the second candle — the Faith candle — is lit on the Advent wreath. We have purposed to slow down and breathe in THE REASON for this miracle season. We are looking for the sights, sounds and gentle nudges of Father God. Then I’m sure He wants…
A Return Trip Like No Other
I’ve mastered making return trips – which isn’t a compliment to myself! Case in point – going to the grocery store and picking up all the items on my list — only to get home and realize one item was missing and I had to make the return trip. In Luke 2:41-51 we read about…
The Not-So-Perfect Christmas
It’s time for those picture-perfect Christmas photos of families in matching pajamas, along with the picture-perfect photos of our impressive Christmas décor. Suddenly the comparison doors swing wide open as we try to one-up our friends and neighbors so that we win the “Christmas Decorating” award. Leaving those comparisons behind has been a relief for…
Pardons and the Ultimate Price Paid
Yesterday’s headlines buzzed with the news of Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon by his father, President Joe Biden. It’s a story that stirs emotions, no matter where one stands politically A father’s love is on full display — a willingness to stand by a child despite their mistakes, missteps, and sins. And honestly, were I in…
In the Waiting Room
Waiting rooms test our patience, don’t they? Whether it’s anxiously waiting for the doctor to call your name, a baby to make its grand entrance, or a red light to turn green, waiting always feels like a stretch of eternity. But here’s the thing — while we’re waiting, something is happening. Surgeries heal what’s broken.…