It’s a True Fairy-Tale Story – NOT!
Oh that life was a bed of roses and if we’re in Mexico – oh that life was a gorgeous Mexican sunflower or a Bird of Paradise flower, but I assure you, this ISN’T Paradise! This morning we’re saying, “Hasta luego” (See you later) to this beautiful place where we have had plenty to do,…
You Just Stand
I wanted to be a nurse, so at age 14, I was a volunteer Candy Striper at a Dallas hospital. The unique title went with the candy cane, red & white-striped pinafores that we wore. I took flowers and mail to patients, refilled their water jugs, and other incidental duties. Those nursing plans were dashed…
There’s Something in the Water
Carrie Underwood immersed herself in a redemptive story song with “Something in the Water.” She took on baptism in a refreshing way when she chronicled her decision to turn to the Father to ask for guidance in every way. “Something in the Water” specifically focuses on baptism. The title came from her. She remembered the…
The Show Must Go On
While we’ve had an uncanny year where “the norms” have become hanging close to home, socially distancing, zoom meetings, AND wearing those “wonderful” masks that I often forget and have to return to my car for one. Many famous and everyday famous because they were beloved family members and friends have passed on. But the…
Soaring Above It All
I saw this photo on a friend’s FB post about her recent vacation. Right away a blog started forming in my head. Her FB comment was: “Oh, today, let’s be adventurers! Feel the wind and fly.” Obviously, she and her husband took her words to action. I commented on her post: “I love that! I…
He Leads Me By Still and Rough Waters
How reassuring it is to know our great Shepherd is ever watching over His sheep (that’s you and me) to guide, lead, protect and even discipline us when we need to be corrected. If someone asks how I know God’s not dead–I just tell them “I spoke to Him today, and He spoke to me.”…
LORD, Let Me Let YOU Lead Me!
I was having a sweet time of morning devotion when I looked at this mug that sits on my dining room table. I purchased this mug a while ago as a reminder WHO is supposed to be leading in this “romance” and journey of faith between God and I. This day, I got the message,…
My Faith Journey Pilgrimage Begins TODAY!
ucket list) trip. I’ve prayed that it would exceed being a tourist. I am purposefully seeking a spiritual experience and deepening of my faith that as I’ve heard others say “You’ll never be the same.” Our first four days will be in Rome. Though my Sweetheart and I were there for our 40th anniversary, and…
God Has a Plan — STAND!
At age 14, I was a volunteer Candy Striper at a Dallas hospital. The unique title went with the candy cane, red & white-striped pinafores that we wore. In those days, I aspired to become a nurse, so I took flowers and mail to patients, refilled their water jugs, and other incidental duties. But, those…