Embracing God’s Good Gifts
Yesterday, I wrote about hearing God’s voice. Oh, how important it is to welcome THE VOICE, embrace THE VOICE, and — most importantly — actually hear THE VOICE. Which brings me to a confession… I’m in a new season — one I wasn’t planning on stepping into. It all started with a card from Miracle…
The Lost Sheep
The phone rings. A telephone solicitor asks the young boy who answers, “Can I speak to your mother?”“She’s outside,” the boy replies.“What about your father?”“He’s outside, too.”“Well… who is there?”“The police.”“The police?! Why?”“They’re helping my mom and dad find me… I’m hiding in the closet!” That dear mama nearly fainted — until she found out…
Taking the Time to Care
Sometimes, making a difference doesn’t require grand gestures or eloquent speeches. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking the time to care. A couple of days ago, I was blessed with two encounters that reminded me just how powerful a moment of kindness can be. The first was with my sweet niece who stopped by to…
Running MY Race
We love attending our church’s Wednesday night’s “Family Night”. We enjoy a delicious meal then move to one of our many choices of Bible Studies – from young to old. I particularly enjoy our Women’s Bible Study. This blog is spawned from last week’s start of this new year’s study. It is based on Hebrews…
Tada – All Things New!
Six days into this new year. We walked across the line of 2020 to 2021 and announced “Ta da and whoo hoo — 2020 is whosh — done AND gone! HAPPY NEW YEAR! All NEW and improved!” But alas – we’ve already found out that it isn’t really so. Well, the 2020 to 2021 is…
Life is Just a Handbreadth
I had to look up the word, handbreadth, as I read this scripture. “You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure.” Psalm 39:5. Handbreadth is defined as a linear measurement approximately the width of the…
The Art and Blessing of Compartmentalizing
I learned the art of compartmentalizing from my husband. I remember when were lying in bed at night, I would bring up something unpleasant or negative and my wise AND romantic husband would say: “Not in this room. Not now. Save it for tomorrow and we’ll talk about it then.” My son is a very…
Why Are We Poor Little Lambs Who Have Lost Our Way?
Remember singing “We’re poor little lambs who have lost our way. Baa, baa, baa”? That little song represents many of us who wander off from their shepherd. The cartoon here is funny but, the message is clear and VERY real to our lives. Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them,…
Does Your Heart Need a Defibrillator (Your Spiritual Heart, that is)?
A few days ago I shared about the rhythms of our lives and if we trust God, He will set the tempo and even when there’s ups and downs, we’ll understand all the various rhythms can be by God’s design. I knew I was supposed to move to Texas when my home in Tulsa sold…
Got Hunger? Get Filled!
Yesterday, I posted about the thirst for water AND God’s living water that will quench our thirst as we draw closer to Him. Today, it’s hunger for natural food and the food of God’s Word and presence. Our 13-day faith pilgrimage most certainly DIDN’T include a spiritual fast from food. We were literally filled with…