God’s Colorful Handiwork
We made it home from several spectacular days in Branson, MO. Yes, the shows were breathtaking — talent, artistry, musicians who stirred the soul — the whole package. But you know what stole the spotlight? God’s handiwork. Those trees. Those colors. Those hills dressed in yellows, oranges, maroons, and golds so vibrant I couldn’t stop…
There’s No High Like the Most High!
Let’s be honest — we live in a world chasing highs. The caffeine high. The sugar high. The shopping high. And don’t forget the thrill-seekers jumping out of airplanes, scaling mountains, or impulse-ordering from late-night infomercials. We’re all trying to feel something more. But here’s the truth I’ve come to know deep in my soul:There…
From Blessed to Broken to Restored
Every Sunday our amazing Lamplighter’s Class teacher blesses us with Bible lessons that open our eyes to the truths of God’s Word. Right now we are learning about God’s love and are understanding why bad things often happen to good people — like with Job. “In the land of Uz there lived a man whose…
Slow Down to Show Love
As most know, we live in a 60+ Active Adult Community. That’s the way it’s advertised. And truthfully, most of us are active — playing pickleball, ping pong, Mahjong, working out in the fitness room, going for long walks around our community and even around the Texas Children’s Hospital next door. Yet sometimes we’re so…
Followed by Goodness and Mercy
Uncertainty about what this day holds. Concerned about what the doctor’s report will be. Dismayed about life savings placed in an investment that continues to spiral. Anxious about the cost of living. Worried about the children’s friendships. As much as we know better than to succumb to worry, fear, and anxiety, there are still times…
Get Ready for a Blessed Day
“Have a good one!” “Have a great day!” “Have a terrific day.” We’ve all heard and said those words, in one form or another. Then there are those of us who take it to a HIGHER level and say, “Have a blessed day!” We even say it with the words ringing in our ears: “This…
Rise to the Occasion
Twelve years ago, I knew a mission by God had been handed me and I had to “rise to the occasion”. The “occasion” was a very sick husband. Each of our journeys in life are just that – our individual scripted-by-God journeys. I think it has a great deal to do with our personal faith…
In God We Trust
We trust technology. We trust the pilot of our plane. We trust the pharmacist. We trust our doctor. We sort of trust the weather person. We sort of trust our car salesman. We sort of trust God! Yikes! I don’t like that last sentence, because of who and what we trust…..trusting God should be the…
God, the Elections, and 4-D Chess
I couldn’t say it better, so I choose these words by Dr. Michael Brown, a distinguished author, speaker and Christian apologist to replace my own words today. “As a boy, I remember “watching” the epic chess battle between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer. It was aired on Channel 13, the PBS station in New York,…
Thanks for the Memory
I was singing that old song (way older than me), “Thanks for the Memory” last night. I remember Bob Hope crooning his famous theme song “Thanks for the Memory”, that he originally sang in a 1938 movie and went on to end his TV variety shows with it. I was thinking about it because my…