Perspective – Old or New
Ah, Quebec City! A picturesque playground where history comes alive, and every cobblestone street whispers tales of bygone eras. As our ship gracefully navigated the St. Lawrence River to this jewel of French North America, we couldn’t help but marvel at the breathtaking beauty of God’s creation unfolding before us. Today, we eagerly anticipate our…
Happy Hanukkah
Happy Hanukkah and Festival of Lights to our beloved and brave Jewish friends.You continue to stand strong in the midst of attrocities that you have faced recently and for so many years. This evening, December 7th through December 15th is the celebration of Hanukkah. I understand that Hanukkah, which translates to “dedication,” is about a…
Leadership May Change But God Doesn’t
In my “memories” FB feed, I saw the congenial photo of the “smooth” transition of power from President Obama and First Lady Michelle to President Trump and First Lady Melania in 2016. It was too bad the circumstances of the current transition wasn’t as equally smooth and cordial. Things “changed” from the routine of previous…
Our Rich Family History
My friend posted this beautiful photo on her timeline a few days ago. She was in Pocahontas, Illinois. I commented: “I have family roots that go back to John Rolfe and Pocahontas. They were our 10th generation grandparents. Yay! I’m multi-racial! There’s a tiny percentage of Native American in me! And I thought I had…
Our Rich Family History
Last Sunday as we sat around the table, we talked about our “first memories” as a child. Larry said: “I was very young and my mom and I lived in a small one-bedroom apartment. The little fold-up bed I slept on had a plastic cover on the mattress and the sound of the plastic when…
Cornish Hens, A Street Sign and Noticing and Pondering
Lately, I’ve seemed to be more of a noticer AND a ponderer than ever before. Both words seem to be encased in the traditions of Christmas. I’m in good company. The shepherds were noticers of the angels who broke the news of their Savior’s birth. The Wise Men were noticers of the star that led…
Our History Leaves Clues to our Destiny
I was finally able to watch my daughter’s Warrior’s Mindset Training that she provided Sunday night from Jackson, Mississippi. I had a ring-side seat on the motorcoach — watching her put together that training. We were enroute back to Texas from Georgia, and it was time for her usual Sunday night LIVE time on FB…
How BIG is Easter?
Tomorrow is Easter! And, of course, the reason Easter is the most important day on the Christian calendar is because of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, from the dead. It is the most important event in the history of this world and the entire universe. True HOPE was established by…
What’s Your Family Medical History?
A few weeks ago, I had surgery, and thanks be to God, I feel like a new woman now. But in preparation for that surgery, I had to consult with several doctors, and with each one, I had to complete a lot of medical forms that included questions like “What is your medical history —…