Shouldn’t We All Be Olympians?

I am an avid fan of the Olympics — the athletes’ sacrificial commitment to their sport, stories of discipline, reaching goals and dreams they worked long and hard for. It is a big deal to be an Olympian and achieve their dreams of competing, but to have the medal-winning glory is the reward for all…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 14, 2024 Off

God is Still in Control

We’re in the thick of “He said, She said. They said. Let him go, Let him stay!” The race for our next president is intensifying. I married a man passionate about our election privileges and responsibilities, so we keep vigil in our actions, reactions, and prayers. Time flies in the election process, and soon we’ll…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 13, 2024 Off

Because of Her

On July 12th, 1911, an angel came to earth. Edna Pearl (Halbert) Wheat. And, yes, she was a pearl! I cherish this photo of her and my one granddaughter, Alexia Wallace. I love the “before” and “after” of Alexia getting hold of that bottle. I treasure photos like this, because they remind me of where…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 12, 2024 Off

Believe it and Receive it

Faith is like a pair of glasses that let us see the future before it happens. It’s the ability to believe in something before we actually see it with our eyes. You know how some folks say, “I’ll believe it when I see it”? Well, God flips that right around: “You’ll see it when you…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 11, 2024 Off

People Pleasers or God Pleasers

Paul the Apostle gave us his answer to being a people pleaser or God pleaser. “I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” Galatians 1:10 People-pleasing is not a virtue many of us strive to cultivate. People-influencing or people-winning…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 10, 2024 Off

Time Sure Flies

Holy moly! Can you believe it? We’ve already blown through half of this year. Before we know it, we’ll be pulling out our Christmas decor’ and creating gift lists. Remember when we were kids, and time seemed to crawl? Waiting for summer vacation felt like an eternity. I know time is crawling for my grandson…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 9, 2024 Off

Making the First Move

Peacekeeping is easy if we live on an island by ourselves. No one to challenge us, argue with us, or stress us. But bring on people of different persuasions, upbringing, and personalities — peacekeeping can be a difficult task. Adam and Eve had no problems at all when they were first created. Peacekeeping was a…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 7, 2024 Off

The Privileged Life

Friends from our church invited us to visit their beautiful home nestled in the picturesque hill country that graces the shores of Lake Austin. With excitement, we accepted, ready for a day of adventure that included a leisurely cruise down the lake. From their boat slip, we embarked on a guided tour, marveling at the…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 6, 2024 Off