Come Away with Me
Some mornings don’t just dawn — they unfold like a love letter from the Lord. Yesterday was one of those mornings. It was just my daughter Staci, and me — two recliners, one fireplace, one soft sunrise stretching its fingers across the big East Texas sky — and one little surprise guest: Aggie, the cat…
The Joys of Thanks-Giving and Thanks-Living
Thanksgiving Day is behind us, but Carl and I packed our bags with joy and headed straight into a Thanksgiving life — destination: Epiphany Ranch, East Texas. Ahh– that slice of heaven my Staci and Larry call home. The kind of place where the sky stretches so wide it feels like God painted it just…
Hammer Down Mode
Carl and I just spent a few days in full “hammer down” mode at Epiphany Ranch. The barndominium — better known as the lodge — is nearly complete, and let me tell you, it’s looking mighty fine. We drove the 3½ hours to Alto, TX, rolled up our sleeves, and grabbed brooms, rags, and dustpans.…
Still Got It! (With Glue on My Fingers)
What an amazing time we had at Epiphany Ranch — where peace, purpose, and porch-sitting reign — and where, apparently, a long-lost talent of mine was resurrected. Wallpapering. Yes, you heard that right. Mama here dusted off the ol’ wallpaper-hanging gift (which I’d hung up years ago). But wouldn’t you know — my daughter Staci,…
Celebrating Freedom — All Month Long
July is here — and yes, my red, white, and blue is coming out in full force. From porch flags to festive red, white and blue everywhere. In fact, we were a few days early — but we wore our red, white and blue on Sunday. I love celebrating our freedom and the land we’re…
It’s Worth the Investment But God Gets the Credit!
Happy Birthday to my Staci Wallace! This is a big one – 55! I checked it out. At 55, you’re in what experts call “middle adulthood” – the era between 40 and 65, which often marks some of life’s biggest achievements and shifts. Yes-sir-ee! That has been the case for YOU! For you, turning 55…
A Good Friday at Epiphany Ranch
Though today is considered “Black Friday” for shopping and getting Christmas festivities started, it’s still Thanksgiving for us. Yesterday, we had an Austin Thanksgiving with friends and family at my Wuerch Family’s home. Lots of good food, laughter, and frolicking with my children’s new Havanese puppy, Briggs, Brennan & Kylie’s new puppy, Oliver, along with…
I am so Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends and loved ones! Today we amp up our hearts of gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. So, let me start with: “I am so thankful for you!” God bless you and yours on this Thanksgiving Day! I’m starting this day with gratitude! I woke up this morning! Let’s begin…
The Noble Bench
Nestled in the heart of East Texas, beneath expansive skies where fish leap from the lake and hummingbirds dance in the air, lies our treasured Epiphany Ranch, home to our kids, Larry and Staci. This slice of heaven on earth encases the beauty and serenity of God’s creation, making it our sweet spot for heaven…
And God Said
I remember taking this photo at Epiphany Ranch. I am still in awe of such beauty in a sunrise. What a mighty artist is our God! What a declarer of His majesty, beauty, and wonders! As I did then, and now, seeing those sunshine rays, I think: “And God said…” If ever we needed God’s…