Clean House and Clean Heart
Day 18 of Photo Inspirations — This is my squeaky clean house! I’m pretty good at keeping a clean and tidy home, but I’m still grateful that once a month I have a sweet gal that comes and gives my home a thorough cleaning — top to bottom — blinds, baseboards, windows — you know…
Seize the Moment
Day 11 of 365 photo inspirations What a privilege it is to be at the 2015 #Unstoppable Leadership Summit this weekend. Awesome, inspiring, life changing and lots of moments that we’re seizing. That was the subject I was privileged to speak about today. Staci was introducing me in this photo. Why the subject of “Seizing the Moment”?…
If These Become Silent, the Stones Will Cry Out
Day 9 of 365 days of Photo Inspirations My grandson showed me his cell phone wallpaper. This is the photo he used. He asked me, “You know where this was taken?” I had no idea. He said, “Those are rocks in your backyard.” Quite beautiful in color and tones — but, actually, those rocks…
We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight
Day 8 of 365 Photo Inspirations: I have the joy of still being at my daughter’s home in Texas for a few more days. until after our Leadership Summit in East Texas this weekend. What a priviIege it is to stay in their beautiful Guest Room. The first time I visited them here, Staci asked…
He Blesses the Work of Our Hands
Day 7 of 365 Photo Inspirations. It’s quite effortless to be inspired in my children’s homes — where there are grandchildren filled with life, wonder and excitement. In addition to those little live-wires, the precious symbols, photos and memorabilia all over their homes gives me many opportunities to capture and seize precious moments, and even…
Royalty Begets Royalty
Day 5 of 365, and my grandson and granddaughter were my inspiration today. As any typical morning with two very strong willed siblings, this morning was one where it took tremendous letting go of Payton’s own desires for his sister’s. First, he gave her the middle cinnamon roll of the pan — the one that…
They Gave….Then Bowed Down and Worshipped Him
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.” The Magi (Wise Men) worshipped — and brought very costly gifts to the newborn King. The gifts were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Not such practical gifts, but most definitely…valuable gifts. A gold brick in today’s…
Love Showed Up — Merry Christmas — Happy Birthday, Jesus
Merry Christmas and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS! It ALL happened in a moment, a most remarkable moment. God became a man! Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious ONE in a human womb that brought Him to this side of heaven. Jesus came, not as a dictator or conqueror or warrior, but as ONE…
We Can’t Help It — We Must Give — We Must Worship
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.” The Magi (Wise Men) worshipped — and brought very costly gifts to the newborn King. The gifts were gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Not such practical gifts, but most definitely…valuable gifts. A gold brick in today’s…
Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Guest of Honor
Many have the notion that the BIGGEST DEAL about Christmas is that it’s simply a month-long party. Yes, the traditions and festivities are so enjoyable, but rolling out the red carpet and recognizing the Guest of Honor is what this awe-inspiring season is all about. And…..it’s up to us to ensure the predominant Honoree is…