Living in the Peace Zone
I’m dragging out my imaginary pulpit today — just a little nudge for anyone needing a soul boost. Whether you stop by my blog daily or drop in when your heart needs a lift — this one’s for you. If I were an athlete — and life sometimes feels like a daily match –I’d be…
Last Wednesday night, my husband’s beloved Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, had quite the explosion on campus that set off fires and power outages leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel classes for the rest of the week. Texas Tech University was rocked by an explosion, fire, green smoke…
Few things in life are certain, but as the saying goes — death and taxes make the short list. And while I prefer to focus on the eternal, that other one requires paperwork. Carl and I just wrapped up our income tax prep, and let me tell you — it feels like we lost 10…
Ever read a book and wish you could skip a few chapters? Maybe the tension is too high, the plot twist too painful, or the ending feels uncertain. But here’s the thing — if we skip the hard parts, we miss the redemption, the restoration, the beauty that comes when the Author ties it all…
Here I go again — another love story unfolding in our family! Last month, on Valentine’s Day, my fourth grandson, Brennan, proposed to his sweetheart, Kylie, marking the start of a beautiful new chapter. And just three weeks later, on March 8th, my only granddaughter, Alexia, said “yes” to her sweetheart, Winston. And just like…
I think I get my frugal and prudent spending habits and mindset from parents who were products of the Great Depression when every penny counted. My Mom would sing out “Shut off the lights!” and “Turn down the heat and put on a sweater!” My husband would tell you I am my momma. He is…
Grace is a word I’ve heard all my life. My sweet mother sang “Amazing Grace” throughout our home, and I’ve heard it resound across the world like an anthem of praise. But with so many new and wonderful worship songs today, why does this old hymn still stand the test of time? Maybe it’s because…
Ever looked into a pond and saw your reflection staring back at you — sometimes flattering, sometimes… well, not so much? Life works the same way. What we put out there is what comes back to us. Reflection isn’t just about what’s in the mirror — it’s about what we project. You want kindness? Be…
Have you ever seen a fainting goat? I have and it alarmed me! But ten seconds later, he was up and at ‘em — cool, calm and collected. One moment, they’re trotting along, minding their business, and the next — BAM! — they stiffen up and topple over like bowling pins. It’s both comical and…
Yesterday began the 40 days of Lent. It isn’t just a season; it’s a journey — a deliberate walk into the desert, not to suffer, but to be refined. It’s a time to come clean, inside and out, setting aside distractions to hear God more clearly. On purpose for my mind, heart, soul AND body…