I Flew the Coop After Forty Days of Quarantine
May 1st! Can we even believe it? We have learned some things during this time of quarantine that will serve us for the rest of our days. We’ve been given many opportunities to grow spiritually and for that we’ll forever be grateful. I sincerely believe that God is in Master-control of everything! I am completely…
Being a Soul Searcher
I’ve been doing some soul-searching – especially about my attitude during this quarantine. Honestly, not too much in my life changed. Yes, I’ve missed my Austin and Tulsa family and I was sad about the retreat that was cancelled that we had been working on for months, but I had no special occasions or vacations…
What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger
Yesterday, we had another wonderful sing-a-long at the front yard of Tim and LaDonna Gatlin Johnson. Still assembled in our 6-foot rule spacing, we clapped and sang together to some of the best old hymns. Tim, an incredible pianist, gave us a concert in “Liberace” style! Most beautiful were the testimonies of God’s amazing grace.…
Oh What a Beautiful Morning
I’m singing that Rodgers & Hammerstein song from their “Oklahoma” musical this morning right here from Texas! I’ve been that morning gal most all my life. I own it. When I wake up, I don’t feel the need to pull the blanket over my head and long for just a few more minutes. I don’t…
Just Push Back Those Curtains
You have met my dear 97-year-old mother-in-law via my blog before. She gave me a “lift” yesterday when I made my check-in call to her. If I don’t call her every couple of days, she calls me. She lives at my brother and sis-in-law’s home in Tulsa. They are among those I’m missing during this…
2020’s Silent Shifter
A “Silent Shifter” changed everything about the way we think. It was like an invisible force field swept over our world. The fight for life has been the #1 goal. Our world has been united in this fight. Our medical field and essential services’ heroes put on their “superman/woman” capes, masks, gloves and have been…
Getting Our House in Order
When my father-in-law was diagnosed with melanoma cancer, the doctors stated, at the most, he’d have only a few months to live. Dad was a strong man of faith (besides an evangelical pastor for over 50 years) and just wouldn’t accept that “death” threat. He remembered Isaiah 38:1-7 where Hezekiah, too, was giving a death…
Did God Put His Kids in Time Out?
I watched Andrea Pacelli’s awe-inspiring Easter concert online on Sunday from the Cathedral of Milan. As magnifico as it was, I couldn’t help but think about the thousands who would usually attend one of his concerts. But this day, the Cathedral was empty, save Andrea and the organist. I noticed the empty streets in that…
Because I Can — Because We Can
It was cold enough for gloves and warm jacket, but I went for an early morning long walk, with earbuds in my ears and praise and worship music kicked up in high gear. I was flailing my arms and high-stepping it. Why would I do that? Because I can. I was listening to the song…
He’s the Answer to Everything
Maybe you’re thinking “Donna sure loves Easter because she keeps talking about it”. If you thought that, then you’re right! I can’t leave Easter alone – it’s the reason for everything we hold dear in our lives. And, besides, Easter isn’t over anyway. We’re not done yet! The Easter season (the resurrection of our Lord…