Let’s Launch this Baby!
Yesterday, I spoke of a life of “cruising with Jesus”— a phrase that tickles my soul with joy. For years, the cruise ship has served not only as a vessel of choice but also as a vivid metaphor for my spiritual journey alongside the Lord, charting the waters of life. This afternoon, metaphor merges into…
Cruising with Jesus
Speaking from experience today. Embarking on a cruise with the love of your life offers sunsets, sea breezes, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Now, imagine if this weren’t just a sea journey but a spiritual voyage with Jesus as your captain. Welcome to “Cruising with Jesus,” a journey as transformative as the destination, led by the…
Governor Abbott’s Prayer Breakfast
In Monday morning’s early hours, amidst the camaraderie of fellow Texans, my heart swelled with gratitude as we attended Governor Greg Abbott’s Prayer Breakfast for the second consecutive year. Surrounded by 690 fervent souls, we gathered to honor our state, our leader, and the profound impact of prayer in our lives. Governor Abbott, a beacon…
Home NOT Alone
It all started seven months ago when we had an estate sale to rid his home of no longer-needed contents. He loved our apartment “nest”, so he put his charming home on the market. Little did we know that beneath its delightful exterior, lay a web of plumbing problems waiting to be uncovered. But hey,…
In the Mountain-Moving Business
I’ve shared before that we live in a 55+ apartment community. Weekly we watch big moving vans park at the dock right outside our apartment. The movers are either loading up for those moving away or those who are coming to stay! They are mountain movers. That’s how I felt when I downsized and moved…
Thankful to be Peaceful
Andrae Crouch was one of my all-time favorite Gospel singers and composers. These words are from his song, “Through it All”: “I’ve had many tears and sorrows / I’ve had questions for tomorrow / There’s been times I didn’t know right from wrong / But in every situation / God gave me blessed consolation /…
Getting Connected
When I was a widow traveling alone between Tulsa and Austin, I made sure jumper cables were in my auto’s emergency kit. I only used those cables just a couple of times. Amazing what one can do, when they are the only one who is there to do it! As many know, the answer for…
Deep Longings
I know the right things to do within my life. I can maturely process my emotions. I know what gets to me. I know what I love to do for ME! Yet, a part of me still places my future happiness on other people, places, and situations, and I can become anxious or disappointed when…
Pleasing People. Pleasing God.
People’s approval has been my go-to most all my life. I want my husband’s family to like me. For goodness’s sake – I want my husband to like/love me a lot. I want my fellow workers and customers at the family center to like me. I want my blogs to be liked and loved. I…
Intentional Wildflowers
Thanks be to God! My husband’s home finally sold. The closing will be on May 1st! We give the credit to God for the answers to our prayers. I mentioned in an earlier blog about the $60K estimate for the plumbing issues. But God — and a dear couple in our community. This couple assured…