Taking the Time to Care
Sometimes, making a difference doesn’t require grand gestures or eloquent speeches. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking the time to care. A couple of days ago, I was blessed with two encounters that reminded me just how powerful a moment of kindness can be. The first was with my sweet niece who stopped by to…
Stolen Jewelry and a Stubbed Toe
It was a typical Wednesday at the Vincentian Family Center — laughing with volunteers, helping shoppers find treasures, and watching joy unfold in unexpected places. Whether someone came looking for a bargain or just curiosity brought them in, one thing was certain: needs were being met, and hearts were being lifted. Where else can you…
Waiting — Without Losing Heart
Our Women’s Bible Group speaker called it “The Distraction of Busyness.” But what she gave us was a deeply stirring message about waiting. Waiting. That word alone can stir up a mixture of impatience, anxiety, and sometimes — if we’re honest — frustration. She shared familiar Biblical names: Abraham and Sarah waiting for a promised…
Nestled in Loving Arms
At my beauty shop a few days ago — I saw something that wrapped me in peace before I even had time to name it. There I was, getting my hair cut — snip, snip — when I caught sight of another stylist two chairs down. Nothing out of the ordinary, until I saw who…
It’s Not Over Till It’s Over
Carl and I had front-row seats (well, sofa seats) for the Sweet Sixteen showdown: #3 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. the #11 Arkansas Razorbacks. Now, I’m a faithful fan — until I’m not. From the git-go, it felt like David versus Goliath… except Goliath was wearing Razorback red, blocking every shot and grabbing every rebound.…
The Trade of a Lifetime
In 1920, the Boston Red Sox made one of the most infamous trades in baseball history. They sent Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. (Big oopsie!) For the next 12 seasons, Ruth hit more home runs than the entire Red Sox team… 10 times. That decision went down as one of the most regrettable…
Faith Footprints
I was thinking the other day about what kind of faith footprints am I leaving behind? Not my shoe size (though that’s been the same since 9th grade), but the kind that make an eternal difference. We spend so much time tracking steps on our fitness watches, trying to hit that 10,000 mark like our…
When Rock Bottom Turns Out to Be Solid Ground
They say when you hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go but up. But what if I told you that rock bottom isn’t the end — it’s the beginning? At a recent Women’s Spring event at my church, I heard the speaker share her story — father walked out, heart broken and many other issues…
What’s Your Sweet Spot?
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…
Grace and a Wretch Like Me
We’ve all sung the song — probably with a lump in our throats: “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!” “A Wretch?? That’s not me,” I thought. Seriously. For the longest time, my desires were not to need amazing grace because I was already a “goody-two-shoes”. Ugh! Oh, how I…