Living in the Peace Zone
We’re packed to the brim — literally and emotionally — as Carl and I hit the road to Fort Worth, Texas, for the annual Noble Family Reunion. The trunk? Loaded with over 75 Silent Auction items. My heart? Loaded with anticipation, love, and just a smidge of “please Lord, let this all come together.” This…
That may sound like an oxymoron, a figure of speech containing words that seem to contradict each other, like “motivation and good” combined with “funeral”. Four motivational, good funerals were those I attended in the last four months because each one was a celebration of life of those who positively impacted the lives of their…
Heritage – valued objects and qualities like traditions, that have been passed down from previous generations; legacy “Remember Grandpa’s preaching? He spared no words.” “Remember Grandma and how precious she was.” “What about those huge meals she’d cook — roast AND chicken AND squirrel? She was the best cook EVER!” “I remember going to church…
It is isn’t the money in my wallet or the car I drive or home I live in. It isn’t the TV show that made me laugh or the movie I saw that inspired me. Nothing can compare with the priceless gratitude moments that represent my favorite things. I was thrilled to have my children…
Let’s Be Pointers
I’ll admit it. Some days I’m not so humble. I get so fixated on who commented or liked or loved my blog, that I fail to remember it is HE Who deserves all the honor and praise. Less of me, more of Him. That I might decrease, and He increase. John the Baptist is one…