Contented
It is wonderful to wake up in my bed after several days in Lubbock TX. I was given a full blown tour of my husband’s beloved Texas Tech campus, enjoyed meals with his family and friends, and attended his dear friend’s memorial service. Thanks be to God for home! Home sweet home. There’s no place…
Overshadowed
Have you ever felt less than, belittled, ridiculed, and forced into withdrawal because you were overshadowed by a sibling, friend, or co-worker? If that is you, then I have good news for you. Come out. Come out – wherever you are. You were not made for withdrawal. Today I am going to flip the negative…
Are You Contented?
I’d like you to believe that “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am in, to be content.” (Philippians 4:11) That means we are satisfied with the life or situation we are in. But those are Paul the Apostle’s words – not mine. I’ll admit I can find myself less than contented. Today my sweetheart…
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…
Being Contented in Whatever State, City or Home We’re In
I loved it when we went around our Thanksgiving table sharing what we are grateful for, especially when we all spoke of people – not things – the things money can’t buy. Thanksgiving usually brings families “home”. “Home’ isn’t necessarily the brick and mortar of the home we live in. For example, my oldest two…
I Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda You know those words: “I should have done that but”, “I would have been been that but” or “I could have gone there but…..” Should — Would — Could are words I’ve determined to get out of my vocabulary this year because they represent the past and that past is behind me.…
My Word for 2019
I’ve heard several people speak about the word they’ve chosen in making faith declarations for this new year Following suit, I selected my word and I really do intend to embrace it this year. My word is “content”. I watch my children’s pets and all those critters seem to be so content. Just feed them,…
Satisfy Me, Oh Lord
Satisfy Me, Oh Lord Satisfy: meet the expectations, needs or desires of someone; gratify, fulfill I’ve returned home to Frisco, after a packed-full week in Tulsa, and before that, many trips there and back to get Mom’s estate sale all ready to go and completed. Our customer, Mom, was completely SATISFIED with the sale that…
In Only You May My Soul Be SATISFIED
Satisfaction: fulfillment, gratification, contentment, comfort Remember that old Rolling Stones song: “I can’t get no satisfaction”? What is it that causes us to be completely satisfied? A great meal, a good night’s sleep, a day’s good wages for a day’s good work, receiving a pat on the back for a job well done, having a…