Dream a Little — Dream a Lot
Carl sleeps like a champion — eight solid hours, no interruptions, probably dreaming in full color with surround sound. Me? I celebrate if I get six. And yes — I’ve been known to sneak in a little “holy nap” during the day — now and then. And dreaming at night? Rare. If I do dream,…
God’s Ways — So Much Higher
Have you ever paused and thought — “What if God’s plan for me is even better than the one I’m holding onto?” Not just a little better. But beyond anything we could ask, imagine, or dream up on our best day. “God can do anything — far more than you could ever imagine…” (Ephesians 3:20)That’s…
Grads, Your Future Is So Bright…You’re Gonna Need Shades!
I’ve been soaking in all the graduation photos filling my feed — caps flying, grins beaming, and proud families everywhere. What a time of celebration! And this week, it’s our turn. Our granddaughter Adeline will graduate from Westlake High School on Wednesday at the Moody Center. And our grandson Bryson will walk the stage at…
God Never Changes
On Monday, January 20th, we witnessed one president stepping out of the Oval Office and another stepping in. On the surface, President Biden and Jill were poised and gracious, but I imagine behind closed doors, there might have been a little dance of relief. After all, who wouldn’t celebrate being free from public scrutiny and…
Shouldn’t We All Be Olympians?
I am an avid fan of the Olympics — the athletes’ sacrificial commitment to their sport, stories of discipline, reaching goals and dreams they worked long and hard for. It is a big deal to be an Olympian and achieve their dreams of competing, but to have the medal-winning glory is the reward for all…
Hope Floats…..or Not?
Many of us are tired and lackluster with our hope. Tired of negativity, political rancor, grumpy and whiny people. Tired of trying to make changes in our lives. But we’d better make some changes because Proverbs 13:12 says: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” Yikes! Who wants a sick heart? When we lose hope, we…
What are we Magnifying?
Is it just me, or are you also noticing that the fine print on bottles and cosmetics has become smaller? It’s common for me to pull out my trusty magnifying glass to make those words larger. I bought this magnifying glass with a light on it – one for me; one for Carl. It has…
Let Go and Let God
Letting go of treasured times, treasured people, treasured routines and treasured traditions isn’t easy, but it’s what I’ve come to know. The treasures of it all — the good times and not so good times — are a part of the fabric of our lives. Grin and bear it or bask in the knowing that…
A Year of Great Expectations
I have started this new year on a “great expectation” high. I am over-the-top excited about the “new”. Certainly not expecting a Disney World kind-of-magical-year. Nor, singing “Somewhere over the rainbow where trouble melts like lemon drops.” My great expectations for 2021 are living this good life in simple confidence in “He Who began a…
Happy New Year! Let’s Be Front-Liners!
I am amped up about this new year! I share these words that I texted my children yesterday. Since I’ve attained the “wiser, older” status with all these years under my belt, I get to pour it on — believing they are words straight from heaven-central: “Praise God. I am so excited for 2020. I…