Living Like Royalty
I came from a middle class family. We didn’t have much, but we had all we needed. We knew love — but by no means did we know royalty and wealth, or the social graces that went along with it. But, then, one day, I came into a royal family…..the Family of God — where…
When It’s Hard to Say (or Hear) “Praying for You”
Recently I found out not everyone appreciates it when we say the words “I’ll be praying for you” or asking them to “Please pray for……” On this occasion, I was told “Since I don’t pray, and know for certain that prayer doesn’t work, I’d take it as a personal favor if those of you who…
Excuse Me….Could I Have Your Undivided Attention Please?
Excuse Me….Could I Have Your Undivided Attention Please? These days, it’s almost impossible to have a meal or a focused conversation with someone without being interrupted by a phone call or text message. How does it make you feel to be having a nice conversation with someone, and then THEIR phone rings or dings that…
Babies Make Love Songs Go to a Whole New Level
Day 5 in this Month of Love — Babies Make Love Songs Go to a Whole New Level Love songs went to a new level when our babies came into our lives. I didn’t realize I had the capacity to love so deeply as I did when our baby boy was born. I knew I…
Worry Less; Smile More Often
Worry Less; Smile More Often I’ve posted this photo before, but it is such a powerful reminder of the childlike faith and trust that we all need so much. I just had to share it again for you AND me. Don’t you just love watching a baby sleeping? His/Her adorable little smiles that just indicate…
What’s the Balance in YOUR Praise Bank?
Day 346 of Photo Inspirations — What’s the Balance in YOUR Praise Bank? Yesterday was a big “I-praise-You-and-thank-You-God kind of day. I noticed it. I noticed Him. I acknowledged Him throughout my day. It was a beautiful, glorious day outside. It was 75 degrees in Tulsa. “Thank you, God, for this beautiful day.” I…
All Grown Up, But Still a Kid
Day 318 of Photo Inspirations — All Grown Up, But Still a Kid I came from a middle class family. We didn’t have much, but we had all we needed. We knew love — but by no means did we know royalty and wealth, or the social graces that went along with it. But,…
Babe Magnet Captures This Babe
Day 3 of 365 days of “Seizing the Moments” in photos this year. What could be closer to our Heavenly Father than the purity and preciousness of a baby? This little angel was across the aisle from me on my flight from Seattle to Dallas today. His shirt said “Babe Magnet” on it. He was.…