In Due Season, We Will Reap
Fall has arrived like a breath of fresh, cool air — and oh, how welcome it is. After a long summer of scorching heat, here we are watching God drape the world in brilliant yellows, fiery oranges, deep maroons, and golds that take our breath away. Trees preach better than some preachers this time of…
God’s Colorful Handiwork
We made it home from several spectacular days in Branson, MO. Yes, the shows were breathtaking — talent, artistry, musicians who stirred the soul — the whole package. But you know what stole the spotlight? God’s handiwork. Those trees. Those colors. Those hills dressed in yellows, oranges, maroons, and golds so vibrant I couldn’t stop…
Patience, Muffins, and a Soul Recharge
Before our trip to Tulsa, I took my car to the dealership for my 45,000-mile checkup. “It’ll take about two hours,” they said. Perfect, I thought — time for a little quiet, a complimentary blueberry muffin (bless them), and some writing time with my laptop. I found a cozy corner, coffee beside me, and settled…
DIY or INH
True confession here. DIY isn’t our forte’. For our marriage’s sake — best to leave the driving — er’ the building or fixing to someone else. We learned that INH aka “I need help!” is often a really good character trait! These days, “Do It Yourself” seems to be everyone’s motto. We’ve got YouTube tutorials…
Clothed in Strength, Dignity… and a Little Sparkle
Sunday night I traded my election badge for a runway pass! Our fearless leader, Anita McGinnis, planned another one of her creative “Sweet Tea” events — this time, a holiday fashion show. Twelve of us “models” (and I use that term loosely!) headed over to Posh Mercantile, a new dress and accessories boutique, to find…
Coloring Outside the Lines of Grace
I still remember my grade school glory days — me, a blank coloring page, and my prized 64-pack of Crayolas. Oh, the smell of wax and potential! I might not have been Michelangelo, but give me a steady hand and I could color within the lines like a pro. Let’s just say, if there’d been…
Your Undivided Attention, Please
I’ll confess — I can be a bit of a squirrel chaser. Not the fuzzy-tailed kind, but the mental kind. One moment I’m writing about God’s goodness, and the next I’m wondering if I forgot to pay THAT bill, or what I should wear to the wedding! Yes — another wedding is on the horizon!…
God Would Never Unfriend Us
Goodness gracious. Have you noticed lately how some of our grown-up leaders are acting like kids on a playground — tossing words like dodgeballs and shouting, “You’re not my friend anymore!”? Mercy! It makes me want to unfriend the whole bunch of them. Back in the day, “unfriending” someone meant scratching their name out of…
The Amazing Race and Amazing Grace
One of my favorite reality shows is The Amazing Race. I love watching teams zigzag across the world chasing after a million-dollar prize. They’re running through cobblestone streets in Paris, hiking up steep mountains, or solving clues inside magnificent old churches. I sometimes forget it’s a competition because I’m too busy admiring the view! But…
Cheering from the Top
Last Wednesday night, I had the joy (and holy privilege!) of sharing a message with over fifty beautiful women in our Bible study group about being Balcony Women — those who cheer others on, lift them higher, and speak life when the world shouts criticism. You could feel the encouragement in the air — the…