Feel Like Quitting — Already?
It’s only day eight of 2025, and maybe you’re eyeing those New Year resolutions like leftovers in the back of the fridge? As for me? I just finished a piece of fudge, reassuring myself, “New health leaf starts Monday… or the Monday after that.” Priorities, right? Honestly, there are too many things to juggle —…
Be Still – But Don’t Stop Moving
“Be still and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 I used to think “be still” was like a child playing that old “Freeze” dance game. The music stopped and we’d freeze like statutes! But life has taught me otherwise. “Be still” isn’t about standing frozen like a statue. It’s not a call to…
Epiphany: The Light That Changes Everything
Today, January 6th, marks the celebration of the first Epiphany — our Light has come! The big reveal! Jesus came from heaven to earth and was revealed to the world. The three kings aka wise men aka magi, followed a star that led straight to Jesus. They brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to…
Let’s Settle the Score about Ups and Downs
I saw this graphic and right away, I knew a blog was coming. I am not ready for a flat line! Okay, I am ready, but I really believe God has more work for me to do! How about you? Here’s what I know for certain: If there are no ups and downs in our…
New Year’s Resolutions That Can Change Our Lives
I’ve met plenty of folks with backup plans, but I’ve yet to meet anyone with a backup dream. Isn’t that something? Maybe it’s time to dust off those dreams and give them another go. Life is too short to keep bouncing from one backup plan to the next like we’re playing hopscotch backwards. So, let’s…
Brand New – A Fresh Start for 2025
I can’t shake the sense that the word “NEW” is ringing loud and clear from Headquarters. “Old things have passed away – behold, all things have become NEW!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Let the past be the past. Let the new BE new. There’s something special about the start of a new year – the feel…
Who Are You?
The last couple of days, we have been in Carl’s hometown, Lubbock, TX where we kicked off New Year’s Eve with dear friends, then danced to our nephew’s band, and ended the night in prayer and thanksgiving for 2024, and now excited to see what 2025 will hold for us! New Year’s Day brought more…
A Bold Start to 2025 – Pass the Black-Eyed Peas!
Happy New Year! I like the sound of 2025 – seems like a number that we’ll claim with enthusiasm, hope and great expectations. Let’s talk about those great expectations we have for this new year and the plateful of those black-eyed peas! I’m not saying those little legumes provide some kind of superpowers, but something…
Happy New Year’s Eve!
There’s something about the glow of the lights, the half-empty bags of party confetti, and the hope that this is the year we’ll all go to the gym more than twice. But beyond the fun and fizz, hope has a name. His name is Jesus. As we gather to celebrate 2025 in, or as we…
Our Job is to Make Jesus Famous
We live in an “out loud” generation, don’t we? For those of us who thrive on social media, silence isn’t exactly our strong suit! Now that Christmas has wrapped up, I still find myself lingering in the awe of the most extraordinary birth EVER. Mary? She was the quiet type. She didn’t post about baby…