From Surviving to Thriving
We have sure had the opportunity to be tested, tried and sentenced over the last few months. How is it looking for you? Would you have been convicted of giving up, throwing in the towel, quitting, sulking, murmuring and complaining about it all? Or would you receive glowing testimonials from your family and friends about…
Confidence has its Rewards
According to my journal, today is the 37th day of quarantine. How time flies when we’re having so much fun! Even though there are many still in “crisis” mode because of the effects of the virus on their bodies, so many in financial straits, and others exhausted as front-liners, the end is actually in sight!…
Being a Go-Get-‘Em Cheerleader
I know my children and grands would tell you I’m a pretty good cheerleader. I purpose to be their #1 Fan and supporter. It’s a built-in power-pack that comes with the full-package deal we parents and grandparents come equipped with. God placed it in all of us. Not for just our own family, but all…
Finding Rest (Even in a Storm)
I have known rest and I have known storms. I prefer rest – especially at this season of my life. I prefer quiet, peaceful waters that allow “my boat” to just coast along. Sure, my boat may encounter a an underwater boulder or two, but that boulder is just an easy bump that didn’t take…
A Year of GREAT Expectations
With the Christmas season and story still resonating in my heart — of a baby in a manger Who became our Savior, I am starting this new year of 2020 on a ” great expectation” high. Certainly not expecting a Disney World kind-of-magical-year, but simple confidence in “He Who began a good work in me…
Road Warrior Widow Tips for Living with No Regrets
Phew! I gasp even as I type this blog today. My sweet ride (my trusty 2010 Buick Enclave – now at 130,000 miles) has been road tested to the nth degree over the last few weeks. Up to Tulsa for a funeral, back to Tulsa for another funeral, down to South Texas for two funerals,…
Things are Looking Up with Optimism and Hope
We are known as an optimistic family. We reinforced optimism in our children with “You are champions. You can do anything if you set your heart and mind to it. With God all things are possible.” We purposely speak “God is good — all the time” regardless of sunshine or rain, joy or sorrow, win…
This is What Seed-Time and Harvest Looks Like
These lovely ladies sat beside me at a wonderful luncheon fundraiser for the women’s ministry outreaches yesterday. As we visited, Ann, on the left, told me she and her husband were part of the first twelve people who started meeting to worship God together twenty-two years ago in just a small building in downtown Frisco.…
Love is Being an Encourager
“Good Afternoon! Welcome to Moe’s!” Like me, I’m sure you’ve taken notice of the fast food chains and stores whose employees shout out welcoming words when we walk in their doors! It may be scripted, but to me, it’s encouraging! I was noticed! I also recognize it when a salesperson has been taught to be…
It’s Not Over Till I Win
Years ago, my daughter wrote and recorded a song entitled “It’s Not Over Till I win”. The chorus of the song goes like this: “I’m not givin’ up. I’m not givin’ in. I’ve got to keep believing. It’s not over till I win! I’m not givin’ up! I’m not givin’ in. I’ve gotta keep on…