When It’s Hard to Say (or Hear) “Praying for You”
Recently I found out not everyone appreciates it when we say the words “I’ll be praying for you” or asking them to “Please pray for……” On this occasion, I was told “Since I don’t pray, and know for certain that prayer doesn’t work, I’d take it as a personal favor if those of you who…
Bless Your Heart
I’m a Southern girl — born and raised by a Southern girl. My expression of “Southern girl” isn’t exclusive to Southern girls. I’m quite sure what I learned from my Mama, is still impressive and important for all of us girls — Southern or not. Manners matter and chivalry and respect shouldn’t be dead. I…
Wisdom is the Principal Thing — Get Wisdom!
We have all heard the phrase “right place at the right time”. That was my daughter when she just happened to be at a conference in Hawaii and the conference director asked if she would sing a song at one of the events. Always prepared with a soundtrack back then, she did sing and belted…
A Summer That Changes Everything
I’ll always have fond memories of the missions’ trips our family took because those trips changed everything about the way we viewed what we had, and what we may not have had. It’s a culture shock to see how other people live who are not afforded the conveniences, the comfort and the many blessings we…
See You at the Top!
A few days ago I was inspired when I saw my daughter’s Instagram post: “Intensely grateful for the role this man (Zig Ziglar) played in my life for so many years. Next to my father, his words, encouragement and life shaped my perspective like no other. I give thanks that he was able to call…
What Does Your List Look Like?
No doubt, my list is very different from yours. For my Frisco grandson and granddaughter, their list probably includes: ~ Pack for Guatemala missions trip (they leave Monday for 7 days with 55 other students); ~ Buy items needed for the trip; ~ Get household chores completed; ~ Get some extra zzz’s before leaving, because…
Safe in the Eye of the Storm
Yesterday, I posted about BEING the eye of the storm and today I’m taking it a notch up. Oftentimes, no matter the peace and calm we represent or the peace and calm we are in, still unexpected stuff happens which really reveals whether we’re just talking the talk, or actually walking the walk! Eleanor Roosevelt…
BE the EYE of the Storm
I remember my 7th grade science class enough to know about the “eye” of the storm — that still, calm, quiet place in the middle of a storm. As I read the post I made 7 years ago during one of the greatest storms of our lives, I realized that God kept us in the…
Awareness of God is Possible 24/7
Being in Mexico with my kids for the last several days was a delight — incredible food, birthday celebrations, playing in the surf on boogie boards, laying out on the beach under umbrellas (this very white girl stays covered for the most part), parasailing (you better believe this spring chicken didn’t miss out on that…
Birthdays Really Matter
I’m heading back home today after several days of celebrating my son’s birthday with his entire family. How precious for me to be able to be there for all the festivities and moments of sheer awesomeness. And, what a joy for me to be able to hang with the older kids because our sleeping arrangements…