Let’s Chop Down Some Trees
I read this story on my friend’s FB page. It was worthy of paying it forward. My friend wrote: “One night, when my son who was five years old, he spent the night with me. After lying in bed for a while, after the lights were out, he suddenly sat up and asked, “Why did…
Straighten Up, My Friends!
With all that’s going on in our lives and our world, it’s enough to make us feel like we’re carrying the weight of it all on our shoulders. And all that weight might just be causing us to have bad posture. My mama wouldn’t let me be a “slouch”. I hear her voice right now:…
Being the Spice of Life
I just can’t complain about anything, but I sure could if I let myself go there. But I can’t complain at all, especially when I see others with tremendous physical issues, heartbreak issues, homeless issues, and so many other issues. I was touched by Shane Claiborne’s book, “The Irresistible Revolution”, subtitled “Living as an Ordinary…
Feeling Pampered Today?
Someone asked how I could possibly devote so much time to my blog every day – 365 days a year. I know God gave me this mission to be an encourager and a light in the darkness. I promised to fulfill that mission from the get-go. My “ministry” platform just happens to be on social…
Tested -Tried – Proven – Rewarded
Back in 2012, my son and his team created and launched a technology company. I was one of the founding members and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of something so innovative. Before the technology was brought to life, there were months of testing the product. Then when we had the product in…
Can They Tell Who We’ve Been Hanging Out With?
So we’ve had a rough day at work. The slow, often stopped, traffic going home was annoying. The last straw was the garage door opener not working. Everyone at home knows what kind of day we’ve had by our facial expressions, our short temper, and our body posture. How can we flip the script from…
Contented to be Back Home Where I Belong
This morning I wake up in my sweet apartment home in Austin. No crashing waves on the shore or a sunset that no mere mortal man could have ever dreamed up or created. No sandy beaches or majestic palm trees, cacti OR room service. But, thanks be to God – I’m in my sweet spot…
Rain, Rain! Don’t Go Away – You are Welcome in this Day
Oh, the wonderful rain that has come to us in Frisco. Two days in a row means the blistering heat has subsided and I don’t have to water plants and grass. My two fur-pals haven’t been too crazy about it – they don’t like playing or walking in the rain. I’ve learned not to complain…
They Gave Me a Blank Check
My children were heading out of town. I needed to oversee some contractors that were painting their home while they were gone. They left a few blank, signed checks for me to give them when they finished. Aw! Blank, signed checks! Good thing I’m honest and dependable because it could sure have been tempting to…
Complain and Remain; Praise and Be Raised
Complain and Remain; Praise and Be Raised COMPLAIN: to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something; grumble, criticize, moan, find fault PRAISE: compliment, commend, express admiration for, applaud, speak highly of, admire, gratitude Maybe you live with or know someone who seems to be an incessant COMPLAINER – they seem to always find something to complain…