It’s Time to Build an Ark
I say that facetiously because we certainly need rain and NOT an ark. Today it promises to be 104 degrees plus here in Austin! But, just maybe when I speak of an “ark”, we could be thinking how much we need to feel secure, safe in the ark where God’s presence is there even though…
The Darkest Day or Brightest Day?
Yesterday, I received a text message that read: “Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade”. The text sender said: “God did it! Roe v. Wade overturned. Many intercessors have labored for years to see this come to past. Prayers prayed and prayers answered. God hears and God acts. Praise be to God!” Our president declared “This…
The Royal Treatment
We took turns telling my son, Ryan, how special he is to us on Father’s Day. Each one, with their own unique personality and style, shared their sentiments — some of which were hilarious. When it was my turn, I teared up because this man is a “chip off the old block”. He looks and…
Widows and Widowers – It’s Our Day!
The United Nations declared June 23rd as International Widow’s Day in 2011 to raise awareness of the many widows around the world who not only suffer the loss of their spouse, but it is magnified by the loss of their basic rights and dignity. There are more than 258 million widows around the world and…
Fill ‘Er Up
That says a lot with gas prices these days. Sam’s Club has a Saturday special going on during the month of June – 10% savings on gas. Yep! Count me in. With still a half tank, I made sure to fill up Saturday! We pay attention to the cost of a gallon of gas more…
Antidote for Sleeplessness
So, I’m a light sleeper and a little sleeper and sometimes, a nap-sleeper. Here’s the deal. From young childhood years through today, I’ve been an “early bird” riser. Four to five a.m. is my up and at ’em time. And I’m not exactly early-to-bed at night. Four or five hours of sleep is usual and…
Chips Off the Old Block
Michael Jackson sang “Man in the Mirror”. It spoke of the person we need to be to make the world a better place. The chorus went like this: “I’m starting with the man in the mirror.I’m asking him to change his ways.And no message could have been any clearer.If you want to make the world…
Celebrating Fathers
My blog today is dedicated to all the wonderful fathers, father figures, and male mentors who have touched the lives of your own children and others who you’ve mentored and coached. We appreciate you! And, for the rest of us, let’s be sure to celebrate our fathers in words and actions. Father’s Day brings precious…
Goody Two Shoes
For the most part, I am a rule follower. I was the kid in school who followed the rules. Problem was, as goody-two-shoes as I was, somehow if a paper wad was sent across the room and I caught it, it would be me that the teacher caught holding the wad and I would be…
Turning Praise into a Prayer Weapon
In a talk I gave to a room of grandmothers on Tuesday, I started out sharing the words of this song: “I Raise a Hallelujah”. The song was written by recording artists and Bethel music leaders, Jonathan and Melissa Helser when their friends’ two-year-old son was airlifted to intensive care and not expected to live…