Are Your Giants Too Much to Handle?
I’ve been there. I know how it feels when my circumstances are looming over me like a hulking, colossal GIANT who is fierce, beyond my capability and he is throwing every negative word of doubt and unbelief imaginable my way. He is taunting, harassing, smack talking and my faith is challenged like crazy. Maybe that…
Do You Feel Unnoticed?
The saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”. But even before May, it seems they couldn’t wait to show off themselves in a blaze of glory when my family and I were driving through the Hill Country last Saturday. The bluebonnets were celebrating. I should have taken a photo of them, but I didn’t. As…
Being a Seeker & a Finder
Since moving to Austin, I have had plenty of seeking and finding adventures. I’ve been a prudent seeker as I’ve made my way around this very large city to find various locations of retailers, sports activities, restaurants, a car wash, the post office, and other places. And, I’m happy to say, I have been a…
Still Celebrating Easter
Looking across the room to my TV stand, I see two framed photos. One, with all my children and grandchildren and me. The other is one of my husband and me. It’s a way of introducing my neighbors to my loves. My family was altogether over the weekend — well, except for my sweetheart in…
The Rewards of Simple Obedience
I read about a canine trainer, Tina Zimmerman, who serves wounded veterans and first responders by way of giving them fully trained, obedient dogs to assist them. The dogs learn discipline and obedience and truly become “man’s best friend”. I saw a video of Tina expressing the beautiful relationship between a loving handler and a…
Lord, Have Mercy
As sure as the sun rising in the east is me saying those words when I’ve broken something, said something I shouldn’t have, heard about devastation or someone’s plight. Those are my “go to” words without even thinking. I say those words often – particularly when I don’t have adequate words to say otherwise. “Lorrrd,…
The Mind & the Mine Connection
“Mine!” That’s what toddlers say when another child wants to play with their toys. I remember my own children saying “Mine!” It took some time to change their “minds” to be generous, kind and giving. But that “Mine!” attitude isn’t easy to break. Even, as adults, “mine” is a part of our DNA. My plans.…
The Water Bottle Got Me Again
I have been known to have been stopped and patted down by the airport’s TSA agent because I forgot to take my water bottle out of my purse. Now, because of my reputation and the delay it causes, I’m quick to check my purse before I go through security. Knowing of the slip-ups of my…
Lord, Please Open Our Eyes to See
Though we may not recognize someone because we’re wearing masks, we can still see eyes looking back at us. Masks seem to have given us a great excuse for NOT making eye contact. In fact, we have the excuse to NOT even notice those whose eyes are downcast because of what they’re going through. It’s…
Let’s Go for a Walk
The Everleigh monthly calendar where I live is full of activities. I pick and choose those that appeal to me. After all, I have my own activities calendar: writing blogs, intimate devotion times, the fitness center, hanging with my children and grands, encouraging and counseling others. Yesterday was different. A new 9:30 am Walking Club…