Standing Up Without Shouting Down
Politics. Social media. Even church parking lots. Tensions are performing at Olympic level these days — and not always with grace or sportsmanship. But Jesus wasn’t vague when He said, “Stand up for me against world opinion and I’ll stand up for you before my Father in heaven” (Matthew 10:32, MSG Bible). That’s not just…
Love Is Patient – Even When We Aren’t
Carl and I have never had “issues” in our marriage. Said no one EVER. Okay – the truth be known; we have had our fair share of teeth-clenching silences and moments where patience flew out the window faster than yesterday’s leftovers. But we have always worked it out — because love, real love, does the…
Faith Footprints
I was thinking the other day about what kind of faith footprints am I leaving behind? Not my shoe size (though that’s been the same since 9th grade), but the kind that make an eternal difference. We spend so much time tracking steps on our fitness watches, trying to hit that 10,000 mark like our…
When Rock Bottom Turns Out to Be Solid Ground
They say when you hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go but up. But what if I told you that rock bottom isn’t the end — it’s the beginning? At a recent Women’s Spring event at my church, I heard the speaker share her story — father walked out, heart broken and many other issues…
What’s Your Sweet Spot?
I’m dragging out my imaginary pulpit today — just a little nudge for anyone needing a soul boost. Whether you stop by my blog daily or drop in when your heart needs a lift — this one’s for you. If I were an athlete — and life sometimes feels like a daily match –I’d be…
Got Spring in Your Steps?
Happy Spring! We decided to venture out into the great “known” – to the walking path around our community. A friend had posted: “We have bluebonnets right here at home!” And lo and behold – she was right. Now, was it a full-on Texas bluebonnet explosion? No. But was it enough to make us shout…
Can We Be Cornerstones?
I did a search through my 4,072 blogs, and not once have I written about a cornerstone — so it’s about time I did! The cornerstone is the first stone laid, the foundation upon which everything else rests. It’s more than just a building block — it’s the anchor, the standard, the strength that holds…
Expecting the Hilton, Getting the Wilderness
A few months ago, Carl won a silent auction prize — three days and two nights at Lake Bastrop South Shore. Sounded wonderful! We imagined a cozy little cabin, a warm cup of coffee in the morning while gazing at the lake, and all the comforts of home wrapped in a nature-filled getaway. Thankfully, Carl…
Thank God for a Safe Return
I was a young mom in 1969, sitting in front of our black-and-white TV, completely in awe as Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” I still remember the goosebumps. It was a moment that made us believe anything was possible. Yesterday, I felt that same…
Grace and a Wretch Like Me
We’ve all sung the song — probably with a lump in our throats: “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!” “A Wretch?? That’s not me,” I thought. Seriously. For the longest time, my desires were not to need amazing grace because I was already a “goody-two-shoes”. Ugh! Oh, how I…