“V” is for VICTORY
Knowing my Honey would have a major surgery the next day, I called on my “walking/praying” buddies, Karen and Sheila. It was time to declare VICTORY as we made our seven laps around the hospital (like Joshua and his troops did, marching around the walls of Jericho). It was a hot day in Tulsa —…
MY Way on the Highway?
Remember the folded up maps we once used when we headed out for road trips? I loved being the navigator! Those maps, and I, most certainly kept us right on course to get to our destination faster. And, that was important, because we didn’t do a lot of dilly dallying when it came to road…
Acknowledging Him = Straight Paths
“Before you arise from your bed in the morning, I have already arranged the events of your day. Each day provides many opportunities for you to learn My ways and grow closer to Me.” — God Ever look back on your day, and because of so many distractions or needless worry, you realize that you…
We Will Change the World
What a Motley Crew the disciples were. There’s Peter — one minute he was walking on water by faith, and the next, he was sinking in doubts. He was impulsive, emotional, and, then His worst failure was denying Jesus. And, then there’s Matthew, a dishonest tax collector. And, you gotta’ love Thomas who, to this…
I’ve Got the Eye of the Tiger…..Roaring Like a Lion
Heading to bed with NO fear, NO worry, No doubt — sweet sleep is on its way — because……. “I’ve got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar! Louder, louder than a lion ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re…
God Answers Prayer — and Sometimes in an Unexpected Way
Years ago, I fell down a flight of stairs — bumpety bump on my bottom — all the way down. I felt like a compressed-together accordion. I had a serious back injury and lived in pain, even after many medical treatments. For years we prayed for my healing. We had weekly leadership meetings in our…
Train Up a Child in the Ways He Should Go
My husband and I grew up as “church” kids. Our parents ensured that we were in church every time the doors opened – Sunday School, Sunday morning and night services, Wednesday night service, Thursday night youth services, and when an evangelist came into town, church was every night of the week. Back in those early…
It’s a New Dawn, a New Day, a New Life & I’m Feeling Good!
Okay, I admit it…..I AM a morning person. When I wake up, I don’t feel the need to pull the blanket over my head and long for just a few more minutes in bed. In fact, I don’t even need an alarm clock — mine is built-in — usually, right on time between 6:00 am…
The Greatest Comeback EVER
At least two times a year I attend church with my mother-in-law, Easter & Mother’s Day. I loved Pastor Norm Wilkie’s sermon yesterday. He said, “Today celebrates the greatest COMEBACK ever. It’s the day that hell had a panic attack. When Jesus said, “It is finished”, the minions of hell said, “Oh, no — we…
Then Came the Morning — He is Risen
HE IS RISEN!! ALLELUIA!! Happy Resurrection Morning!!! 2,000+ years ago — there was tremendous fear in the Jesus’ followers because of such diabolical evil that had been rendered against the Son of God. They lost their dearest friend. How could they go on? But, THEN CAME THE MORNING!!! The stone was rolled away AND Christ…