Love, Leadership, and Turning the Tide
November 22, 1963 – I remember that date well. Do you? For me, it’s crystal clear. I was sitting in my 10th-grade Geometry class in my hometown of Dallas, Texas. Our principal’s voice over the P.A. system still echoes in my heart: “Our President has been shot—let us pray.” Later, we would hear: “Our President…
Potluck or Pot Blessings?
Every Tuesday night we attend a “house church” where a dear friend opens her home to “whosoever”. She and her husband dreamed of inviting people to their home for food and fellowship. Her husband passed on to glory, but she continues her hospitality and mission to serve for over 13 years now. First her counter…
Are we FIRST RESPONDERS?
We live in a 60+ community. It isn’t uncommon for there to be first responders seen here. Oftentimes, there are firemen and paramedics onsite because someone has a severe issue. Thank God for first responders! A First Responder are professionals who are likely to be among the first people to arrive and assist at the…
The Gift of Love
Aw, the Thanksgiving and Christmas season is fast approaching! It’s getting close to the time for baking marathons, endless lists, gift wrapping that could rival the elves, and the annual budget “discussion” over what gifts we can actually afford to give. If you’re anything like me, there’s joy in giving, but let’s be real: the…
You Matter!
Some things just don’t change…..but wouldn’t it be great if they did? The first two kids, Cain and Abel, born from the first two parents, Adam and Eve, couldn’t get along. In fact, their sibling rivalry led to the death of Abel. Fast forward to the dad, Jacob, and Joseph, his son (his favorite son…
Singing Our Faith
My mama had a way of getting through the toughest days — she sang her faith. Whether she was caring for my sick daddy or guiding me, her songs were like prayers set to melody. They carried her through sleepless nights and busy days, reminding me that singing is one of the purest ways to…
If I Were God, I Would Have…
Thank goodness we’re not God! Imagine the mess we’d make, driven by our own limited understanding. Garth Brooks had it right: sometimes we have to thank God for unanswered prayers. If every one of my prayers had received a “yes,” I shudder to think where I’d be now. In Isaiah 55:8, God says, “My ways…
Saving the Ones We Love the Most
We all have inbred instincts to save the ones we love the most. We are passionate about making sure our children don’t touch a hot stove, and they look both ways before crossing a street. But what kind of true grit do we possess for our children and grandchildren that will save them from the…
Were You There?
Yes, I was there — glued to the presidential returns that came in. Even my children and grandchildren had a Watch Party – waiting for the big announcement. The history books will long declare “Donald Trump became the 45th President AND the 47th President-Elect of the United States of America. Who woulda’ thought that after…
How Cute is that Squirrel?
Where I live, the squirrels have populated. After all it is Fall and this is their go-to time to fetch as many nuts as they can to tide them over for winter. They are as cute as they can be……until they are gnawing through the cushions in our outdoor sitting area! Argh! I remember a…