Behind Closed Doors
Ever say: “I’m waiting for doors to open”, meaning a job opportunity, or patiently waiting for a store to open its doors, or the cash windfall that you could sure use that’s behind those closed doors? Remember when we placed our hands and fingers in a position to show “Here’s the church; here’s the steeple.”…
Time Makers or Time Wasters?
TIME MAKERS — Last Tuesday I felt Texan proud as I had the privilege of attending the 2023 Texas Inaugural Prayer Service for Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. We blessed the name of the Lord and sought His face as the Austin Baptist Church Choir led in worship and praise for our…
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The second verse of this wonderful Christmas carol is:“Said the little lamb to the Shepherd boy,Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky Shepherd boy.Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song, high above the trees,With a voice as big as the sea. With a voice as big as the sea.”…
Caught Up in Advent Love
Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent when hope was the theme. Today, the second Sunday of Advent, the theme is love. Love is what caused the Father to look with pity on His people who needed a Savior. He loved so extraordinarily that He gave His only begotten Son….” to the world. (John…
The Joys of Nesting
Mother’s Day came and went, but not really. Loved being honored by my sweet family. I’m just so thankful that it’s not just one time a year. We mamas should be honored daily.Speaking of mothers, my neighbor and I were visiting outside when we heard a loud, strange noise up in a tree by her…
Is God Sleeping or Wide Awake on Your Boat
This may or may not be my last post related to fishing. The inspiration just keeps coming! It was Wednesday, May 29th, and we heard it was supposed to rain all day, starting at 7 am. Staci, fisher-woman extraordinaire, announced the night before, “If we’re down at the river by 6 am (sun-up), we’ll get…
I Hear You, But I’m Not Listening
A concerned husband went to his doctor and said, “Doc, I think my wife is going deaf. What can I do?” The doctor replies: “Go home and stand 15 feet from her and speak to her. If she doesn’t reply, move 5 feet closer and say it again. Keep doing this so we’ll get an…
Patience is a Virtue
Patience is a Virtue I saw this Instagram post and photo a few days ago and I was inspired — so much so that I’m posting about it here today. “It all started with one baby camel. Three years later, globe-trotting adventure photographer Allan Dixon continues to take selfies with wildlife, sometimes relaxing with them…
Unplugged
Day 53 of Photo Inspirations — UNPLUGGED!! I just returned home from a 3-day; 3-night ACTS Retreat where I was completely unplugged from technology — can you even imagine that I could survive without my computer, social media or my phone OR a clock or watch for that long? Most of you know I’m ALWAYS…