How Big is Easter?
We’ve made it to Wednesday of Holy Week. Just three months ago, we were celebrating Jesus’ birth. During the Christmas holidays we think of Him as “the little Lord Jesus,” who “laid down his sweet head” in a manger. It’s hard to understand why people would come to hate Him, conspire against Him, and ultimately…
A Heart for Giving
Did you get as many emails and text messages as I did for giving on Black Friday, Giving Monday, and Giving Tuesday? I wish that I were such a cheerful giver that I replied with big donations for each one. I didn’t, but I should have. The season of giving is here. We shop, we…
I Miss People
Confession time. I’ve been hold up at my place for two plus weeks now! Well, four of those days were at my children’s home. It was supposed to have been a fun few days taking care of their boys and Bentley, their dog, while mom and dad were away. Instead, I was held up in…
Whatever it is — Let’s Face it Together
Have you had that kind of friend who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. You may have said, “No, I can do it myself” or “No, I’ll be okay” or “No, I’ll figure out a way to handle this myself.” But, they would not leave you or forsake you. They were relentless in their efforts…
Do You Recognize a Holy Moment?
It’s the first Sunday of the month and I am a Greeter at my church. This particular Sunday I can’t stay for my full shift because I need to leave about ten minutes early for a meeting. I ask my fellow greeter who is posted at a less-traffic door if she’d switch with me today…
Acts of Random Kindness aka ARK
Yesterday, I joined with about 60 other volunteers from my church, to donate the fixin’s and make over 2,400 sandwiches for the homeless in downtown Dallas. The sandwiches, carrots and raisins were then taken to the “The Soup Mobile” which is a mobile soup kitchen that feeds and shelters the homeless in Dallas. Their Mission…
Love is Giving AND Receiving
I hit the ground running – rather, driving to Tulsa on Friday for my Tulsa love fix – spending time with my dear mother-in-law, some of my friends from Hyde Park, my bestie – Sheila Michie, my godson and his family,and other precious friends from my home parish, Church OfThe Madalene, my Life Group sisters…
Good or Bad Name?
When we hear someone’s name, quite often their character and integrity accompanies our thoughts about them. “Phil is such a kind man.” “Kim is so generous.” “I wouldn’t trust Sam for that position.” King Solomon said, “A good name is more desirable than great riches…..” Proverbs 22:1, and he also said, “A good name is…
Try a Little Kindness
Day 304 of Photo Inspirations — Try a Little Kindness Remember Glen Campbell’s song from the 70’s — “Try a Little Kindness”? If you see your brother standing by the road, With a heavy load from the seeds he sowed. And if you see your sister falling by the way, Just stop and say you’re…