A Shepherd, A King, and the God Who Writes Our Stories
A Shepherd, A King, and the God Who Writes Our StoriesLast week in Branson, MO — Carl and I sat in the Sight & Sound Theatre… and I’m telling you, Donna-to-reader, my jaw was somewhere on the floor. Mountains rising on stage. Real waterfalls cascading. Live birds, sheep, camels, horses — trotting past us. Costumes…
I Choose To….
Dr. Robert Schuller said it well: “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.” And mercy, don’t I remember those tough times — days when the bills piled up, and the calendar still insisted the month wasn’t over. Yet somehow, we made it. Not because we were strong, but because we leaned on the One…
In Due Season, We Will Reap
Fall has arrived like a breath of fresh, cool air — and oh, how welcome it is. After a long summer of scorching heat, here we are watching God drape the world in brilliant yellows, fiery oranges, deep maroons, and golds that take our breath away. Trees preach better than some preachers this time of…
God’s Colorful Handiwork
We made it home from several spectacular days in Branson, MO. Yes, the shows were breathtaking — talent, artistry, musicians who stirred the soul — the whole package. But you know what stole the spotlight? God’s handiwork. Those trees. Those colors. Those hills dressed in yellows, oranges, maroons, and golds so vibrant I couldn’t stop…
Our Emotions Serve a Purpose
I’ll admit it — I can be an emotional basket case from time to time. Sometimes it’s something small — like a touching memory from years gone by. Other times, it’s when I think about the sheer goodness of God or when I get a call from Bryson, my youngest grandchild — who’s currently sailing…
🎄Stop and Smell the Christmas Roses! 🎄
Some folks rush home after trips just to get back to their “to-do” lists — not us! After the Tulsa wedding, we headed to Branson, MO where Christmas lights meet Southern charm and joy practically jingles in the air! We determine to make sweet moments count!And let me tell you — Branson just might be…
No More “Same-Oh, Same-Oh!”
Carl and I recently decided to spice things up — not in our chili, but in our choices! After realizing we’d been eating at the same-oh, same-oh restaurants, we heard Austin has over 4,000 of them. So we made a pact — no repeats (unless we’re with friends). We’re now at 145 new places and…
Faithfulness and Forever Love
Our weekend in Tulsa was a walk through memory lane — and a celebration of God’s unwavering faithfulness. The highlight of our visit was witnessing my godson’s sister, Grace, marry the love of her life. Grace — a beautiful name — and what a picture of God’s grace Saturday turned out to be. The ceremony…
Patience, Muffins, and a Soul Recharge
Before our trip to Tulsa, I took my car to the dealership for my 45,000-mile checkup. “It’ll take about two hours,” they said. Perfect, I thought — time for a little quiet, a complimentary blueberry muffin (bless them), and some writing time with my laptop. I found a cozy corner, coffee beside me, and settled…
Friends in High (and Tulsa) Places
Yesterday, Carl and I made the road trip to Tulsa — my old stomping grounds for over 40 years — to hug the necks of dear friends who’ve walked some of life’s winding roads with me. Oh, the memories we rolled back! Weddings, babies, healings, answered prayers, and those precious late-night talks that seemed to…