A Happy and Blessed New Year to You and Yours
I really mean it when I say: “Happy and Blessed New Year!” Oh that I were a wise prophet promising that 2022 is going to be a banner year of multiplied blessings for all. I’m not a prophet, but I assure you that God promised an abundant life to us (John 10:10), so we might…
Merry Christmas to You and Yours
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Joy to the world the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Many joys and blessings to my dear, encouraging, and supportive, friends and family! Up and at ‘em is the full-of-life-and-joy kiddos this morning. Maybe the rest of us are moving at a slower pace, seeking just a few…
May the Fourth Be with You
That’s my play on words from Star Wars as I invite you to join me in celebrating this 4th Sunday of Advent. Now, we’re on the fast track to Christmas. It’s very different for us this year. My daughter and family made big adjustments when they bought 60 acres of property in Rusk, TX, sold…
Can this Pain be for Good?
Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We remembered. And, as horrendous that day was, so are the atrocities of evil in Afghanistan. And, then there are the victims of the recent hurricanes that ravaged homes and lives. And, what about those who have suffered and died from Covid? Suffering and pain continue. Of course,…
Use It or Lose It
My mother, when she was 94 (now graduated to heaven), would tell her doctor: “There are mornings when I just don’t want to get out of bed because everything hurts too much!” And her doctor’s response was: “When you stop forcing yourself to get out of bed, is when you’ll be bedridden. If you don’t…
The Older I Get – the more Thankful I Become
These photos say it all. The first one: 2010 – 6 days after my sweetheart was promoted to heaven. We flew to Cabo San Lucas for Thanksgiving. (Papa was supposed to have been with us – but God had such a better plan for him.) Is this a photo of a grieving widow and sad…
He Did it Again
I love telling the “He-Did-It-Again” stories. You know. Those stories that verify “All things work together for good to those who love God and are called for His purposes” (Romans 8:28). Case in point. While organizing my office supplies, I ran across an iPhone 6S Plus that I had before purchasing my iPhone 11. First,…
The Price for Penance
“Prima Donna” means “diva and temperamental”. I don’t claim to be her, but I sure acted like one. I know “fessing-up” is good for me when I confess to God. And, I fess up to ME, too! Since, I am my own role model and mentor, I consistently encourage ME! Being aware of what we…
Shut the Door on Fear and Doubt
A few days ago, a dear friend asked if I and another friend would meet with her regarding some serious health issues she was facing. She explained that she feels optimistic yet fear creeps in with “What if?” Immediately I spoke into her that when the enemy taunts her with his fear tactics to remember…
Wise and Cautious Without Fear
I have spoken to many people who are very cautious about these times when we are urged to wear masks, regularly sanitize, and keep social distances because of the pandemic. Maybe they’ve had a loved one that tested positive for the virus or even lost a loved one. I can understand their concern. But if…