Joy of Life Bandwagon
I’m still on the joy-of-life bandwagon to help others (those who get all caught up in the seriousness and practical demands of life) get back the joy of life.They get focused on making a living and they succumb to everyday routine. They forget the child within them and they lose a lot of the flavor…
Role Model – Mentor – Women of Example
I have been blessed to have so many amazing female mentors in my life — that started with my precious mother who showed me the power of profound faith — in action. I don’t remember ever hearing her complain about HAVING to work to bring in the needed income when my dad was so sick…
Wedding Memories Passed On
Awww — more memories made last night! Payton and Lexi had never seen their Mom & Dad’s Wedding Video. It was such a special celebration as Larry & Staci showed it to them. I’m so thrilled I could be a part of this treasured time. On the video (after they were married), Staci & Larry…
Experience is the Best Teacher
I saw this photo and it brought back memories of 40+ years ago when my husband and I rented a paddle boat so as to enjoy a relaxing little excursion around the lake. It wasn’t long before we realized this was far more work than we anticipated. Our thighs burned from pushing the paddles. And,…
School of Hard Knocks
Many of us went to, and even graduated from the School of Hard Knocks. I’ll never forget how smart my husband and I thought we were starting out in life — so very young and inexperienced. His dad tried to counsel us on so many things and offer his sound advice and wisdom to us.…
Thankful for the Precious Moments
So good to be back home in T-Town! Always thankful to go…..and thankful to be back home. Quite frankly….. ”thankful” has become my default emotion. Thankful for my life, thankful for family, thankful for friends, and, thankful that I choose to be thankful. I’m especially thankful for the precious moments in my life, and so…
Names are Important — They Define Us
Names are important. They have power. They define us. They’re more than a bunch of letters grouped together to sound pleasant to the ear. Names are more than a convenience allowing us just to know each other. Names are a gift from God, and they contain His power. Remember Abraham (father of many nations)? And…
YOU Talk Too Much!!
Have you ever “let the cat out of the bag” or “put your foot in your mouth” or, quite frankly, just talked too much? I have. I’ve slipped up trying to put on a surprise party or in keeping some other kind of secret. I pray this often: “Set a guard, O Lord, over my…
God Wired Us For Thirst
God wired us for thirst – a “low-fluid indicator.” If our fluid level is low, the signals will flare — dry mouth, achy head, weak knees, unclear thinking, even fainting.. If we deprive our bodies of fluid, our bodies will tell us. In the same way, if we deprive our souls of spiritual water, our…
Character is Doing the Right Thing — When No One is Looking
Character is doing the RIGHT THING – when no one is looking. You know – putting the grocery cart in the stall instead of just leaving it in a parking space, or putting the lettuce back in the produce department instead of conveniently slipping it in the laundry detergent department. Our logic says “After all,…