Living in the Peace Zone
I kid you not, I was singing Bruno Mars’ song: “You’re so amazing — just the way you are!” Almost simultaneously, I opened up Max Lucado’s devotional book, “Grace for the Moment”. And would you believe it? The title of that day’s devotion was “Just the Way You Are”! Now, if that’s not a divine…
I wish — oh, how I wish — I could speak fluent Spanish! Not just a few phrases or scattered words, but enough to truly connect with my dear Spanish-speaking friends. Enough to share a conversation, pray with them, and most importantly, share Jesus in their heart language. While in Cabo, I kept my phone’s…
Carl and I arrived in Cabo San Lucas on Tuesday, thanks to our incredibly thoughtful children. Carl’s daughter said, “We want you to enjoy yourselves on trips like this as long as you can.” And my son said, “Mom, stay at our place (a beautiful home that was built for them and their family —…
Love Has No LimitsVolunteering at the Vincentian Family Center brings me joy. Every Saturday, nearly 1,000 families receive food, and I serve in the thrift store, where people from all walks of life come through the doors — some searching for bargains, others for basic necessities. There’s a homeless man who comes directly to me…
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and the stakes are high! The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are facing off, led by two outstanding quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. But what makes them truly great is their unwavering faith in Jesus. They each discussed their faith during a news conference last Tuesday. Mahomes spoke…
I am who I am because, early on, God became my “bestie.” No kidding. He’s been with me through every season, every joy, and every heartbreak. And even on days when I don’t say much to Him, I know it’s okay. Real friends don’t have to talk nonstop; sometimes, just being in each other’s presence…
You know those three little words: “I should have,” “I would have,” “I could have” — followed by a list of excuses longer than a CVS receipt. Well, I’ve decided I’m done with them. No more standing at the crossroads of hesitation. No more tiptoeing around opportunities. It’s time to trade in the “shoulds” for…
I saw this “rock-band” cartoon and I knew a blog was on its way. Humorous but the truth is these are just rocks, stones and pebbles. No life exists in them, yet they sit amidst the vibrant rhythm of creation. Around them, water dances, fish jump for joy, and birds chirp. As I look at…
Yesterday I woke with fresh optimism about what our future holds for us. Was it because we hoped and prayed President Trump will make positive, healthy, morally, and biblically sound decisions that will unify and protect our country, turn our hearts to God, and “make us great again”? We can hope and pray, can’t we?…
Yesterday, I blogged about an eye issue I had that initiated an emergency trip to an eye doctor. I’m healed from that gnarly, surprising event. With my glasses on, I have 20/20 vision! But, I don’t want to settle for 20/20 vision. I want to have “eagle eyes” vision. That is the visual ability of…