Guarding Our Minds
Our minds are like a computer in that what we put into it, is what comes out. And all that data is stored up from the beginning of our lives. Case in point. We are still caring for dear mom who at 99 years and 15 days is getting closer to heaven each day. In…
This Season is About Ministry
Following God’s lead, looks like this for me here in Tulsa. I’m back on a “ministry” call to help my husband’s sister and her husband, Karen and George, in the care of Mom (my mother-in-law). Last night I called us “The Three Musketeers” – all for one; one for all! All three of us were…
Living With an All-You-Can-Eat Mindset
What happened to all those all-you-can-eat buffets like Furr’s, Ryan’s and Golden Corral? Those cafeteria-style restaurants were where we could indulge in every variety and choice of meats, veggies, salads, and desserts. The answer to my question came when I googled. Many all-you-can-eat chains found out that feasting customers ate their restaurants out of business.…
Stealth Superpowers
I’m sure you’ve heard about the petite woman who was able to lift the car off a child who was pinned under it. The people who have done that accomplished an almost unthinkable feat of strength. I read this in Psychology Today: The human body can unleash some amazing RESERVES that deadens “temporary” pain. So,…
Use it or Lose it
I use that phrase a lot these days –- just to remind me I haven’t worked out for a few days and I need to get back to the fitness center. The principle of “use it or lose it” is universal. If we don’t exercise, our muscles get smaller (or flabbier). If we don’t use…
Messaging God
Since I get up so very early each morning to post my blog, I will often get a little dozy when I’m about to start my devotions. To be fully alert for my conversations with God, I’ll sometimes ease my recliner back and shut my eyes for a few minutes – which often includes a…
What is it Like to be You?
“Ice breaker” games with an unfamiliar group of people provide us the opportunity to get to know each other. What if this question were asked: “What is it like to be you?” It would depend on how we felt physically, mentally, socially, economically, relationally, and spiritually on that given day. If we felt good –…
A Letter of Perspective
My blog today was inspired by Ruth Graham Lutz’s (Billy Graham’s daughter) letter that I received on Friday. I didn’t follow the news about the devastation left in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. But this letter opened my eyes and heart, and I hope it does yours too. I know the damages realized from tornadoes,…
Gentleness is Strength
It’s never too late to acquire Godly traits in our lives. I’m quite sure the Apostle Paul had good reasons for writing about the Fruit of the Spirit. He was surrounded by whiners, complainers, and others who needed a good dose, rather a good fruit to munch on. And, here we are centuries later, and…
God Inscribes Our Name
I saw a friend write a phone number of someone on the palm of her hand. I’ve seen others write their grocery list on their hand. And, I remember when I was a kid in school, seeing some “cheaters” write the answers to test questions on the palms of their hands. I’ve been a fan…