Tell the Next Generation
Day 167 of Photo Inspirations — Tell The Next Generation As I’ve walked through the halls of Northwestern University of St. Paul, MN, while here at the NCFCA National Speech & Debate Competition this week, I’ve passed this portrait of Billy Graham many times. I knew I needed to take a photo of it. It…
Be the Change!
Day 166 of Photo Inspirations — Be the Change! I had just said to Denise, “I’m wondering what my photo inspiration will be for today,” when this lovely woman who had just judged a Speech round here at Nationals in MN, sat down with us at our table to complete her ballots. I noticed…
Opening Bell Rings Big on Nasdaq
Day 165 of Photo Inspirations — Opening Bell Rings Big on NASDAQ #TBT — June 18, 2010 — This was a day when a proud mama remembered her little Cub Scout selling all those Scout-A-Rama tickets. That was the start of his entrepreneurial endeavors. Who would have thought that same little boy would be the…
God Makes Something Out of Nothing
Day 164 of Photo Inspirations — God Makes Something Out of Nothing I sincerely believe God has a reason for everything — including the things that He uses as “attention-getters”. At the very least, He wants me to be aware that He is with me and He has another object lesson for me to learn…
It’s ALL About the Journey and Getting to our Destination
Day 164 of Photo Inspirations — It’s All About the Journey AND Getting to our Destination Whoever said “It’s not about the destination — it’s about the journey” wasn’t running a 26.2 mile marathon or on a 12-hour road trip, with 6 of us AND stuff crammed into a vehicle.LOL! Yesterday, my Texas kids…
Checked Your Fluid Level Lately?
Day 162 of Photo Inspirations — Checked Your Fluid Level Lately? God wired us with a built in “low-fluid indicator.” It’s called THIRST. If the fluid level gets low, the signals will flare. Dry mouth. Achy head. Weak knees. Dizziness. If we deprive our bodies of fluid, our bodies will tell us. God…
Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother
Day 161 of Photo Inspirations — Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother For several weeks now, my sweet BFF, Sheila Michie and I have been going two different directions. She was on a missions trip to Guatemala; I was on a trip to Northern Europe. She was in Texas with her new grandson; I…
Hiding His Word in Our Hearts
Day 160 of Photo Inspirations — Hiding His Word in Our Hearts Memorization of scriptures has been pivotal in my having a joy-filled life, unwavering faith (most of the time), perseverance in tough times and learning to jump high hurdles (obstacles). I sincerely believe that God’s Word represents life and power, and is the greatest…
The Legacy of Praying Grandparents
Day 159 of Photo Inspirations — The Legacy of Praying Grandparents #TBT This is my Grandma and Grandpa, John & Mary Halbert. They’ve long been in heaven, but yesterday, I had sweet memories of them and knew this would be my #TBT photo inspiration today. Back in the day…..50+ years ago, I well remember “Testimony”…
Peace Be With You
Day 158 of Photo Inspirations — Peace Be With You There are so many lessons to be learned from the faith journeys of others and when we’re in that atmosphere of thanksgiving and praise, God has the opportunity to get a Word in edgewise. That’s what happens in my Life Group every Tuesday night. For…