No Fear! You Only Live Once
It was the yellow Mustang convertible that I would have for a week while my car is being repaired, that energized the idea of the 3-generations (Me, my daughter and granddaughter) to take to the road. “The Road” was only around here in Frisco and over to Arlington TX, but we sure had a “Girls…
Bless Your Heart
I’m a Southern girl — born and raised by a Southern girl. My expression of “Southern girl” isn’t exclusive to Southern girls. I’m quite sure what I learned from my Mama, is still impressive and important for all of us girls — Southern or not. Manners matter and chivalry and respect shouldn’t be dead. I…
Encouragers…Time to Take Courage and Encourage
Have you noticed when you walk into a store and you hear one of the clerks or food preparers shout out “Good afternoon, welcome to ____”? Isn’t that encouraging? You were noticed! And you know that some of those sales clerks have been taught to say something nice to you like “I love your hair…
YOU MATTER!!!
While on a long run in yesterday’s mist and rain, I noted that kids still ride bicycles to school…even in the rain. I was impressed with the exercise they were getting and also with the security they sensed in crossing the busy street because of the watchful eye of a school crossing guard. Those kids…
Preach the Gospel — WHO Me?
I remember my early years as a Christian how difficult it was for me to share God’s “Good News” to those around me. Sure, I did my best to be a reflection of Christ’s likeness in my words and deeds in everyday life, but I wasn’t what I thought a disciple was — the one…
Not Just WHAT, but WHY and WHO
It’s a dose of “merry heart” medicine when Michael Jr. speaks. He’s a renown Christian comedian and he delivers his straight-faced, low-key humor with a style all his own, and right in the middle of it….he conveys God’s Word that brings revelation while putting comedy snug between truths. He did that this weekend at Life.Church.…
What’s Your Story?
I attended an event where one of the men at our table told how he knew he had been touched by God two years’ ago, and though he is still waiting for a liver transplant, he’s telling his story to young people of how he abused his body with alcohol and medications. No doubt, his…
Are YOU Always on Your Mind?
Day 20 of this Month of Love — Are YOU always on YOUR mind? Mark 12:31 says “Love your neighbor as you love yourself!” That’s a lot to live up to, but that’s what God tells us to do. But loving ourselves is one thing, and having ourselves ALWAYS on OUR mind is a whole…
What’s Your Name?
Day 203 of Photo Inspirations — What’s Your Name? Not my usual kind of photo inspiration, but nevertheless it captured my attention and my thoughts about speaking what we want to be, instead of who or what we are. Yes, I was amused when I saw this lady’s shirt and what it said. “Sarcasm —…
What Do You Say and Think Each Day to Encourage YOU?
Who do you hang around with the most? YOU! And guess what, YOU are your own role model and mentor and encourager.. What do you say and think each day to encourage YOU? Being aware of what we say — really does make us feel better…..or worse. Do you de-value yourself by saying…”I’m so stupid.…