Focusing on the Good
Those of us who grew up in a Christian home, probably, at one time or another said that little childhood prayer: “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food. Amen.” As simple as that prayer sounds and as easy it was to pull that prayer out to offer a quick…
The Back Nine
Yesterday was Father’s Day and I was caught up in reminiscing. Time has a way of moving so quickly and catching us unaware of the passing years. It seems just like yesterday that my husband, the “fore father” and our young son were playing golf together. And a few years later, when our son had…
A Good Father is Good — Happy Father’s Day
My blog today is dedicated to all the wonderful fathers, father figures, and male mentors who have touched the lives of your own kids, others’ kids, your family, and others you’ve guided and coached. We appreciate you! Father’s Day brings precious memories and so much gratitude — for my own sweet daddy who I only…
God Called an Audible
I was already writing my blog yesterday about humility and kindness before this encounter. So this is the sequel to that blog. My loyal, faithful, comfortable, resting place extraordinaire, cozy brown recliner had to go. At least my children thought so. It didn’t go with the new contemporary furniture and accessories that now donned my…
Humble & Kind
A song came on the radio. It spoke to me. The message was so clear that I asked my 16-year-old grandson, who is staying with me for three nights, to listen to it with me. “Alexa, play Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind”. Before it started, Brennan told me he had just heard it on the…
Got Thirst? Good Fluid Indicator
It isn’t my first time to experience the Austin heat. I remember last year chasing chickens back into their pen at my children’s ranch during this Austin heat. I thought I was about to have a heat stroke by the time I rounded them all up. But, that was simply a try-out for the real…
We Need Community
John Donne, an 18th century poet, wrote: “No Man is an Island”. That poem and the phrase “no man is an island” means that no one is truly self-sufficient, everyone must rely on the company and comfort of others to thrive. I’m not one who ever professes to be lonely. As if to pound my…
Letting Go of Control
I’m single so I don’t have so much “need to control” anymore. I have my say with the remote control, choosing what to eat and when to eat it, when to wake up and when to go to bed. But I’ve noticed some control issues far too many times. God noticed and I feel His…
Peace. Be Still.
Troubled in your heart and soul today? Wondering how you can solve this problem or circumstance or make that hard decision? Perhaps, today, it’s time to slow down and let your mind rest and trust in the Peace-Maker! Remember Jesus saying the words “Peace. Be still!” to the winds and the waves? “Then He arose…
Let’s Be Different. Let’s Take the High Road.
How “different” are we from what is “normal” to others? Some say: “It’s normal to be stressed, fearful, overwhelmed, exhausted, angry, sad, and even speaking hateful and being mean to others. “Normal” to some is ranting and raving right along with all those who are dissatisfied with politics and politicians or even their own family…