Tag: Courage

Just Take the First Step

Oh how sweet the memories of helping my children and grandchildren take their first steps.  It was an achievement for them, but even more so, it was an achievement for us.  Jesus understands children and He understands us.  He Who created water certainly knew His ability for walking on water.  Nowhere do we read about…

By Donna Wuerch Noble October 17, 2024 Off

A Blank Canvas Artist

I really did want to paint! Let me rephrase that. I could paint walls, doors, railings, and any piece of furniture. But what I REALLY wanted was to paint a delicate and beautiful scene on a blank canvas. No paint-by-numbers for me! I desired to create something that was uniquely mine. What I’ve come to…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 28, 2024 Off

Get Ready for Your Comeback

Sometimes life hits us with setbacks that leave us questioning our path, our abilities, and even our purpose. These moments can feel overwhelming, like a storm that won’t let up. But let’s remember this: every storm eventually passes, and what follows can be even more extraordinary than we ever imagined. Just look at Simone Biles…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 1, 2024 Off

Where is YOUR Sweet Spot?

A few days ago, I wrote about my “sanctuary” where I find sweet peace and rest. That’s my “sweet spot”. Jesus said to His disciples “Come away with me and rest awhile” (Mark 6:31). Did you know when all around us seems to be chaos that we can “Lie down in green pastures so our…

By Donna Wuerch Noble March 15, 2024 Off

Freedom Isn’t Free

Today is Veterans Day. Thank You, Veterans, for paying the ultimate price for our freedom! On this day we realize that freedom isn’t free. Those incredible Americans who served and are serving in our military on active duty or in the reserves, deserve to know that if they give their lives for our nation, we…

By Donna Wuerch Noble November 11, 2023 Off

Bravery — NOT Bravado

Bravado is (per Oxford Dictionary) “a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.” Bravery has been an emotion in my world many times. It takes bravery to live in tornado country. It takes bravery to stand alone. It takes bravery to walk into a crowded room filled with high profile…

By Donna Wuerch Noble September 16, 2023 Off

Time Makers or Time Wasters?

TIME MAKERS — Last Tuesday I felt Texan proud as I had the privilege of attending the 2023 Texas Inaugural Prayer Service for Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. We blessed the name of the Lord and sought His face as the Austin Baptist Church Choir led in worship and praise for our…

By Donna Wuerch Noble January 21, 2023 Off