Oh, To Have My Father’s Eyes and Heart
We’re back home in Austin after a most blessed few days in Nashville for my granddaughter’s wedding — and yes, I’m still floating somewhere between joy and exhaustion! But today, before I start humming again, I’m pausing to simply be — to soak in all that God created us to be and to realize just…
We Were There — Opry100!
Oh, what a night! The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Birthday Celebration was everything we hoped it would be — and more. Before the doors even opened, we sat outside by the grand stage under a perfect Tennessee sky, snapping photos, soaking up the golden glow of evening, and thanking God for such a just right…
A Forever Love
They did it! The knot was tied tight, and I’m thrilled to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Rose — my precious granddaughter Alexia and her beloved Winston. So much joy and jubilation filled our hearts for this precious couple! How faithfully God answered Alexia’s prayers! From the moment Winston Rose entered her world, it was as…
A Night of Love and Great Expectations
Oh, what a night! Tonight, my precious granddaughter Alexia and her handsome, godly fiancé Winston will tie the knot — and tie it tight! Our hearts are bursting with joy as these two beautiful souls become one. But before the wedding bells ring, I have to tell you about last night — a night brimming…
Here We Are, Nashville!
What’s that all about, Donna? Oh, it’s not the Grand Ole Opry — though yes, we do have tickets for its 100th Anniversary! Yee haw! And it’s not about taking a scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains (though I wouldn’t mind a stop for some southern barbecue along the way). No, this trip is…
I Am a Promise & I’m Something Special
When my children were little, our home rang with the happy sound of little voices singing Gospel songs. Two of our favorites were Bill Gaither’s “I Am a Promise” and “I’m Something Special.” Those songs weren’t just cute tunes — they were declarations of truth. We sang them at breakfast, in the car, and sometimes…
The Gospel According to an Etch A Sketch
Do you remember the Etch A Sketch? That shiny red rectangle with two little white knobs that could entertain a kid for hours. One knob made horizontal lines, the other made vertical lines, and if we turned them together — it seemed like a miracle! Suddenly, we were artists creating crooked houses, lopsided hearts, and…
I’m Amazed that I Know So Much
I’m a knower. I know a lot of things.I know I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed (but I can still hammer out a decent blog post).I know I’m not winning any “beauty queen” trophies.I know my muscles don’t flex quite like they did when I was twenty — and that’s okay because elastic…
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Last Sunday, our pastor, Dr. Jonathan Spencer, opened his sermon with a story that made me smile. In 2008, two men — Travis and Gary — were on a work trip in Paris, frustrated because they couldn’t find a taxi. Somewhere between the rain and the cobblestone streets, an idea sparked: what if you could…
Clean Hands — Pure Heart
Have you ever walked past a glass door and spotted those unmistakable little fingerprints — chocolate smudges, jelly streaks, or mysterious sticky dots you hope aren’t what you think they are? The evidence is real. We know exactly who left it. And those sweet little hands? They had no clue the mess they were making.…