Using our Talents
Jesus told the Parable of the Talents to remind us of the importance of using the gifts and talents He’s given us. In the story, the servants who wisely used their talents were praised with, “Well done, good and faithful servants… enter into the joy of the Lord!” (Matthew 25:23) But the one who buried…
10,001 Reasons to Marvel
I read an article a couple of days ago entitled: “Iris Photography Captures the Unique Galaxies Within Our Eyes”. Of course, here comes another God “idea” for a blog. In Psalm 103, the writer lists brilliant reasons why His heart is full of worship for God: “He heals our diseases, redeems our lives from the…
God’s Cinematography
We heard the perfect place to view the total solar eclipse was Luckenbach, Texas. Friends said it would be the crème-de-la-crème location of seeing it happen there in full cinematography. Knowing the highways would be packed with travelers, sweet home Austin had a better offer for us. Our next-door neighbors, Texas Children’s Hospital, offered our…
Being the Pen of a Ready Writer
More than anything, I desire to be God’s pen as He is the Ready Writer. Psalm 45:1 says, “… my tongue is the pen of a skillful/ready writer.” That means when we speak words, we are writing them on our heart;s and whatever is conceived in our hearts will eventually come out of our mouths…
Is it Possible?
NEVER should we EVER say, “It can’t be done” or “I can’t do that” or ANYTHING when God says “Is there anything too hard for me?” Genesis 18:14 We have friends in a very challenging place right now. Maybe you are there too! Just a quick refresher: Christmas was almost a month ago. Remember Mary!…
Greater Things You Will Do
After a fabulous celebration of Christmas and the birth of Baby Jesus, we can now fast forward to the Man Jesus who said those words found in John 14:12-14: “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these….”…
Using Our Lightning-Fast Minds
I’m remembering today with MY “not as fast-lightning mind” as I once had. In the 90s, as the Associate Director of Communications at the University of Manitoba, I received this Inuit stone carving in appreciation for the “innovative idea” I had for bringing in “voice mail” to the university, as well as an intra-campus courier…
Let’s Talk about Partying
“Hear ye! Hear ye!” We’ve come a long way, Baby! Rather, I’ve come a long way, Baby! I’m letting the world know tomorrow is my birthday via an extremely sophisticated means – my computer and the internet. Back in the day, way before newspapers and radios, there were town criers. They made public announcements, shouted…
What We Did for Fun
August is here and that means it’s almost time for kiddos going back to school. In fact, my grandson, Brennan, is now at University of Mary Hardin Baylor where he and his parents nestled him into his dorm yesterday. How can it be? It seems this summer flew by. It has been so hot in…
God Bless You!
I remember the time when I was at church and that “gotta’ sneeze” hit. I tried to hold it back, but couldn’t — “ah-choo!” The man behind me whispered “Bless you!” Ten seconds later, “ah-choo” came again. This time it was the woman beside me who said, “God bless you”! As embarrassing as it was,…