STOP! Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
That phrase may sound a little dated, but the lesson behind it is timeless. It came from one of the most tragic examples of blind followership in history — people swallowing a lie that cost them everything. And while we shake our heads and say, How could they believe that lie? But, we aren’t always…
Grads, Your Future Is So Bright…You’re Gonna Need Shades!
I’ve been soaking in all the graduation photos filling my feed — caps flying, grins beaming, and proud families everywhere. What a time of celebration! And this week, it’s our turn. Our granddaughter Adeline will graduate from Westlake High School on Wednesday at the Moody Center. And our grandson Bryson will walk the stage at…
I am Amazed
I’ve seen way too much evidence that God is NOT dead, and He sees me right where I am today, and I know His love for me is vast. I’ve experienced way too many of God’s blessings, and I know they didn’t come to me by happenstance or coincidence. I’ve been loved so much that…
The Truth About Our Identity – The Finale
From SHE – Girls Night Out and the preceding blogs preceding this one. 5. Everyone must discover their identity. How did you encourage your kids and support your husband in finding their identity in Christ? That’s a good question. Honestly, my husband and I, both set the example in finding our family’s identity. We got…
STOP! Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
Maybe you’re too young to recognize that saying, but I remember it well. It refers to “followership” at its worse. It was coined back in 1978 after a delusional guru named Jim Jones led his cult to mass suicide. Over 900 people, including 304 children, killed themselves by drinking from a vat of grape-flavored drink…
Safeguard Your Identity
When I heard Lauren Daigle’s new song yesterday morning as I was taking my granddaughter to work, I knew it was my inspiration for today’s post. The song’s words describe how we see and think about ourselves and, oftentimes — it’s not a pretty sight. It’s also how we think others define us. We determine…
Earth to Heaven — Heaven to Earth
Yesterday, I posted about my Sweetheart’s debut into heaven on the 16th of November, 2010. But today, November 17th, it’s all about heaven-on-earth!! My sweet Bryson James Wuerch made his debut into earth 10 years ago today and what a blessing and special joy that boy is to us! He’s the youngest – number 6…