When the World Pauses — God Doesn’t
Storms have a way of slowing everything down. Schools close. Churches move online. Stores lock their doors early. Volunteer centers hit the pause button. Roads ice over. Plans unravel. Flights canceled. Uncertainty commences. Here in Texas, weather like this can feel dramatic. We’re not built for ice, and we don’t pretend to be. When forecasts…
Battan Down the Hatches
This photo made me smile! It perfectly captures life in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada — lived there for seven years. But now here in Austin TX — known for its mild climate almost year round. But, when the weather man starts talking about ice, we Austinians get our water dripping from the the taps and pull…
Sometimes It’s Holy Moments – Sometimes It’s Party Time
Last Sunday was one of those days that reminds us that God knows exactly when to whisper “Be still” and when to shout “Celebrate!” That afternoon, Carl sponsored the Women’s Sunday Tea Party here at Everleigh. Now, full disclosure — he had an ulterior motive. Along with tea and conversation came an annuity presentation. Nothing…
Recalibration Time
Recalibrating means adjusting something for better accuracy or alignment — like my bathroom scale that sometime goes wonkers! One of my guilty pleasures is scrolling Facebook and Instagram. It’s like peeking through the windows of people I love — weddings, babies, birthdays, and vacations. Life is happening. And honestly? I celebrate with them. I’ve decided…
Perfect Peace? Is it Possible?
I woke up with two words echoing in my heart — perfect peace.Not decent peace. Not “I’ll be okay if nothing goes wrong” peace.But perfect peace. The kind Isaiah writes about:“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” Isaiah 26:3 I’ve quoted that verse for years, but…
Martin Luther King Jr’s Courage
The third Monday of January invites us to pause and remember a man whose courage still echoes through history — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a Baptist minister with a prophet’s voice and a pastor’s heart. He dared to believe that love could outshine hate and that light could still win. Just before…
It’s a Promise Package
Somewhere between the alarm clock and the first cup of coffee, fear and worry like to sneak in when we least expect it. It whispers, What? When? Where? Why? But God has a gentler, stronger voice. He says, “You and Me — you are loved and We’ve got this!” Scripture puts it plainly:“Where God’s love…
Our Emotions Serve a Purpose
And, oh how my emotions can be topsy-turvy! But, thank God — He knows me well. In fact, He never asked for polite affection. He asked for passionate love.“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” (Mark 12:30) That’s not a Hallmark-card kind of love. That’s a whole-life, all-in, no-holding-back…
Clear Vision
Have you ever tried to walk through your house in the dark — confident you know where everything is — only to stub your toe on a chair that never moved? That’s what life can feel like without clear vision. Ouch! The Bible puts it plainly: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs…
Restore — All Things New
I recently wrote about a dear friend recovering from brain tumor surgery. Thanks be to God, she continues to improve day by day. But what truly gave me pause was watching her husband — her steady, faithful caregiver for more than four months. His eyes light up as he tells us about each small victory,…