God Equips Us with What We Need
Yes, God equips us with what we need, but do we use the equipment? I remember the times I felt inadequate to be the picture of a dutiful homemaker (I know women libbers gag at the thought), but that was my desire. I married young and I wanted to be a model wife for my…
Welcome to Fall, Ya’ll
Hooray! My favorite season begins today – the time when the heat waves subside and everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature has been saving up all year for the grand finale! Here’s to celebrating this first day of Fall with a heart full of gratitude. It was as though God was announcing…
Mighty Big Storm. Mighty Great Storm Chaser.
Most of my blogs come from my own personal life experiences. I sincerely hope that what I share will encourage and even open my readers’ eyes to our great Storm Chaser. I’ve learned some very difficult lessons the hard way, so my goal is to pass along the wisdom from those lessons to give shortcuts…
Be on the Lookout
This is your morning news alert and it’s good news! How’s that for a great start to our day? Tonight, at 6:55 pm (CST) the full Harvest Moon aka Full Corn Moon will occur. So, shine, Baby, shine! It just might be that you’re a sky gazer and you’d like to feast your eyes on…
One Handful is Just Enough
A friend called me a few days ago asking for advice. Like many, they wear many hats aka many responsibilities in their busy life. They needed respite. They were exhausted. They needed peace. I love how God prepares me ahead of time for calls like this. It was that very same morning that I had…
Are We Too Sleepy?
Thursday night, my grandson, sitting beside me at his mama’s birthday celebration, leaned over and said “Nana, I am so sleepy I need a nap even though I took an hour nap today.” My son overheard the exchange and reported that he had read an article that says a shorter night’s sleep is better for…
STAND
Dear friends of mine recently moved to Austin and my community. We share a “buddy” system when it comes to our faith and determination. We need those kinds of relationships with those who believe God and His Word – especially during challenging times. My friends have had some health issues but have stayed the course…
Time Flies – Cherish the Moments
I took a baby gift to a friend. I could tell she was worn out. Focus had been on just her and her husband for some time. Now their world was rocked with crazy schedules, loss of sleep and wondering if they’ll survive raising this new little person. Then, I accidentally called the wrong friend,…
The Art of Focus
My son is a very busy husband, father, and entrepreneur. Long ago, I learned how he strategically managed his life to be all-in with whatever he was doing or whoever he was with at any given time. He realized the importance of complete focus to any given situation by compartmentalizing. When in his business mindset,…
Can this Pain be for Good?
Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We remembered. And, as horrendous that day was, so are the atrocities of evil in Afghanistan. And, then there are the victims of the recent hurricanes that ravaged homes and lives. And, what about those who have suffered and died from Covid? Suffering and pain continue. Of course,…