Living in the Peace Zone
I can’t help but get excited when I read these powerful words in Genesis 15:6: “Abram believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness.” And Paul the Apostle echoes this in Galatians 3:6,9: “So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” Those words pack a…
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…
Carl and I had front-row seats (well, sofa seats) for the Sweet Sixteen showdown: #3 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. the #11 Arkansas Razorbacks. Now, I’m a faithful fan — until I’m not. From the git-go, it felt like David versus Goliath… except Goliath was wearing Razorback red, blocking every shot and grabbing every rebound.…
I was thinking the other day about what kind of faith footprints am I leaving behind? Not my shoe size (though that’s been the same since 9th grade), but the kind that make an eternal difference. We spend so much time tracking steps on our fitness watches, trying to hit that 10,000 mark like our…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Like so many other sacred days, this one has been “watered… er, beered down” into a raucous celebration that has little to do with the man it honors. But if you strip away the green beer, the leprechauns, and the shamrocks plastered on pub walls, you’ll find a story worth remembering—a…
Few things in life are certain, but as the saying goes — death and taxes make the short list. And while I prefer to focus on the eternal, that other one requires paperwork. Carl and I just wrapped up our income tax prep, and let me tell you — it feels like we lost 10…
I love seeing my young mama friends proudly show off their babies in milestone photos – at two weeks, one month, two months, etc. Every picture radiates love, joy, and a whole lot of sleepless nights. But despite the exhaustion, they dote on those little ones with unwavering devotion — as they should. These precious…
There are some words you never expect to hear in marriage. “DOGE” was one of them — until I sent my sweetheart, Carl, a text message that included the new word. “Sweetheart!! I never thought DOGE would affect me so personally. I’m giving you until midnight to email me the five (5) things you did…
I know some folks raise an eyebrow when we say, “God said” or “God spoke to me,” but truth be told, our Creator is always sending messages — even if they’re not delivered via a dramatic thunderclap from above. In my daily walk, His voice is more like a gentle whisper than an overwhelming shout.…
Good morning to my dear royal highnesses! In case you’re thinking: “That’s not me!” Let me help you tweak your thinking. I enjoy watching the gracious elegance of Catherine, Princess of Wales aka Princess Kate. Just as crowds are drawn to her warmth and authenticity, my blog today is to remind us of our royal…