Keeping Guard Over Our Mind
When the airport’s TSA agent was frisking my granddaughter a couple of weeks ago because she was a little “shifty” looking (NOT! It was her water bottle in her purse and a large bottle of sunblock in her carry-on), we realized the importance of being compliant with TSA’s regulations. Yesterday, I thought about how TSA…
Peace is Possible….Even in the Midst of a Storm
In my post, yesterday, I mentioned that maintaining peace is what I protect the most. I do my best to stir clear of conflict and if, by chance, that I do encounter some less than peaceful moments, I just ease in closer to my Prince…..of Peace. Since I know that Jehovah Shalom, my God of…
Abba, Father
The Life Group I’ve started attending uses the devotional book “100 Names of God” as a resource for study and discussion. When I first attended the group, and it was my turn to share about one of my favorite names for God, I shared that it is Jehovah Shalom – God, my peace. I went…
ACHOO!! God Bless You!
In church on Sunday, right during the pastor’s message, here came that annoying tickle in my nose again. I tried to hold it back, but it was no use. I had to let it go! “ACHOO!” Immediately, the kind lady behind me whispered, “God bless you!” I replied “Thank you!” Then, within 2 minutes, there…
You Make a Beautiful Difference
Sweet “in your face” (literally) reminders of the beauty we have and beauty we can give in the Ladies’ restrooms in the school where the kids’ Speech and Debate tournament was held this weekend. I loved it and just had to take photos of them. Oh, that women of all ages had these reminders daily.…
The Power of PRE — Preparation
We’ve just completed another Regional Speech and Debate Tournament in Lewisville, TX. I say “We” because I dig my heels in along with the other parents and community judges who volunteer to judge the debate and speech rounds. I’m always amazed at these young people who are “preparing” for life by being involved in a…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Do you have your “green” on today? After all, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and the most important thing about this day is that we wear green so we don’t get pinched!! NOT! There will be celebrations all around the world, which includes drinking endless pints of Guinness while wearing green and Ireland’s flag colors like…
Embracing Change
This week the Wallace clan, Denise and myself are engaged in Payton and Alexia’s Speech and Debate competitions. This is my 3rd year to serve as a judge and I love it. I’ve not only watched the growth, physically, in Payton and Alexia (the photos tell the tale), but their growth in their confidence, articulation…
Eyes Wide Open: Enjoying God in Everything
Yesterday, when Buddy (Payton’s Australian Shepherd) and I headed out for our daily walk, I seemed to be more in tune to our surroundings than usual. I’m noticing more now about the sweet times I’ve had and am having with the Wallace’s because soon this will all change. Living with them (on and off between…
Oh, MAGNIFY the Lord With Me!
I’m sure looking forward to moving to my new home in just 16 days. But, last night I reminisced about the sweetness of the last 4-1/2 months that I’ve been so blessed to be an intimate part of my kids’ lives and my mother-in-law’s life by being in their homes, enjoying their daily routines and…