If You Stumble — Make It Part of the Dance
I was quite the awkward child and teenager. Oh, how much I wanted to dance, or be on the drill team or be a good athlete — in any sport. But I never pursued or worked at any of those desires. My husband and I took a few ballroom dance lessons to be prepared for…
Our Faith Footprints
Our Faith Footprints A few days ago, a dear cousin (Royce Milton Beckett — on my husband’s dad’s side of the family), graduated to heaven and, of course, thoughts go to the precious times we had with him, as well as the footprints he left behind for us to follow. He was a beautiful soul,…
My Childhood Home
Do you remember your childhood home? If you’re like me, you may remember a huge home with a ginormous tree out front, but when we go back to that childhood home, we realize it’s only about 1,000 square feet and that huge tree in the front yard is just a scrawny tree. We had a…
Where Do You Get Your Daily Nourishment?
Where Do You Get Your Daily Nourishment? My breakfast usually consists of fruit, yogurt and granola. It helps me get my day off to a good start. But, more importantly than what I eat for my physical well being, is what I feed on that keeps me strong mentally and spiritually – that which builds…
Dr. Whirlwind and Dr. Peace — Relax. Trust Me.
Six years ago my sweetheart was in for another hospital adventure. We were still learning some very important lessons on our faith journey. I needed an extra dose of peace yesterday, so I thought about those lessons. I had some good reminders and thought maybe my FB family could use some of those lessons too.…
Celebrating Faith and Friendship
Day 251 of Photo Inspirations — Celebrating Faith and Friendship — That’s Christmas! Yes, my photo inspirations for today are these precious women that I do life with. That’s what a small group is all about. We share and celebrate each others’ victories and we pray and encourage each other in times of need. These…
This is What Prayer, Faith, and Giving God First Place Looks Like
Day 343 of Photo Inspirations — This is what Prayer, Faith, and Giving God First Place Looks Like In an upside down world where many folks prefer hanging out in the darkness more than THE LIGHT– the ones who want prayer out of schools, the marketplace, their homes, their work and even their lives —…
God’s Timing is Perfect
Day 77 of Photo Inspirations — #TBT — God’s Timing is Perfect In 1998, my daughter, Staci, was a guest on a TV Show and so was 1996 Miss America, Shawntel Smith. Staci’s monthly newsletter, that month, included an interview with her. Staci said, “This month, we met with an extraordinary lady whose winning attitude…
God With Us
Since a child, I always loved the sweet and tender atmosphere of Christmas. I’m still captivated by the beauty of all the faith, friends and family traditions we enjoyed — precious times — laughter, joy, and making lots of memories. But those times are past — just momentary — so what consolation and reassurance we…
Role Model – Mentor – Women of Example
I have been blessed to have so many amazing female mentors in my life — that started with my precious mother who showed me the power of profound faith — in action. I don’t remember ever hearing her complain about HAVING to work to bring in the needed income when my dad was so sick…