Fill ‘er Up
That’s what we said – long before we had do-it-yourself gas stations. Once upon a time, there were full-service gas stations. That meant the attendant would wash our front windows, air up our tires and fill the car up with gas. Long gone are those days. And, spiritually, when it comes to getting full service…
Suiting Up for a Battle Win
At the Vincentian Family Center, my co-worker and I saw two keychains with a large coin engraved with a soldier armed for battle. They were donated for us to sell. At first sight, we didn’t recognize it, but then at a closer look, we saw a strong warrior with his sword and shield. I flipped…
STAND
Dear friends of mine recently moved to Austin and my community. We share a “buddy” system when it comes to our faith and determination. We need those kinds of relationships with those who believe God and His Word – especially during challenging times. My friends have had some health issues but have stayed the course…
The Darker the Night, the More Crucial our Light
I stay away from crime shows or just about anything “dark” in nature. Well, up until the last three weeks and I have been in binge mode as I watched the LIVE proceedings of a quadruple homicide in a small town in North Dakota. My cousin who calls me Auntie Donna is North Dakota’s Assistant…
Tactical Warfare – Defensive AND Offensive
Yesterday I posted that our “First Line of Defense”, when a negative surprise comes to take us out, should be Jesus’ words to Jairus when he was told his daughter was dead: “Do not be afraid. Only believe!” Counterattack the negative by refusing to be afraid and to believe that the story is not ending.…
God’s Church Triumphant is Alive and Well
God’s Church Triumphant is Alive and Well I’ll be heading home from Tulsa after attending church with so many of my dearest friends this morning. Of course, my sweet godson will be sitting by me. That’s been his seat since my Sweetheart went to heaven. Each Sunday, he’d wait for me, or I would wait…