Still Got It! (With Glue on My Fingers)

What an amazing time we had at Epiphany Ranch — where peace, purpose, and porch-sitting reign — and where, apparently, a long-lost talent of mine was resurrected.

Wallpapering.

Yes, you heard that right.

Mama here dusted off the ol’ wallpaper-hanging gift (which I’d hung up years ago). But wouldn’t you know — my daughter Staci, who watched me line up seams and smooth down bubbles — way back when she was a little girl — never forgot.

At Epiphany Ranch we — mother (me), daughter and granddaughter — and Carl, side-by-side, wallpapering bathrooms in their beautiful almost-finished lodge aka barndominium. Four of them — to be exact. Only one left that will be painted.

But, then, with a few tight spots here and there (I’m talking about my body — sigh!), my sweet girl was the one to navigate the ladders — sometimes with a foot on one ladder and her other foot on another ladder.

And isn’t that just like our God?

He doesn’t toss out our gifts when we think we’ve aged out. He doesn’t retire our abilities when we assume we’re too slow or too rusty. No — He revives them, repurposes them, and pours fresh grace on top.

“The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29)
He keeps on blessing and blessing.
He keeps on pouring it on.
And just when we think we’ve reached our limit, He fills our cup again.

So today, if you feel sidelined, shelfed, or unsure you’ve still got it — remember this:
Your gifts haven’t expired.
Your joy hasn’t aged out.
And with God? It just keeps getting better and better.
Old gifts don’t expire — they just wait for the right room to wallpaper. 😉 God’s still using what you’ve got, right where you are!