Be of Good CHEER!
I love the story our good friend, Zig Ziglar, told about the businessman who got a ticket for driving too fast on the way to work, who got to his office and yelled at his assistant, and then she yelled at the receptionist, who came home and yelled at her son, who kicked the poor…
Feeling Some Nudges? Having Some “Aha” Moments?
So you’ve been feeling some nudges, hearing some still small voices, having some “aha” moments? I’d like to suggest that God is trying to get through to you! If you are tight in your relationship with God — you go to Him in prayer and study of His Word, you embrace His love and care…
Stop Playing the Waiting Game and Start Enjoying the Journey
We’ve all played “The Waiting Game” — waiting for the birth of a baby or a doctor’s report, waiting for a job, waiting in line to buy a ticket, or to ride a thriller roller coaster, or for a cashier to stop chatting and get on with checking us out. In due time, our wait…
Smile – May Even Be Able To Break Ice With It
Ever delivered a message or announcement to a group or crowd of people and did your best to overcome those mellow, icy stares or frowning faces looking back at you? You gotta’ hand it to pastors, ministers, speakers and leaders who can motivate audiences who are looking back at them with those seemingly unhappy, sullen…
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…