Love, Leadership, and Turning the Tide
November 22, 1963 – I remember that date well. Do you? For me, it’s crystal clear. I was sitting in my 10th-grade Geometry class in my hometown of Dallas, Texas. Our principal’s voice over the P.A. system still echoes in my heart: “Our President has been shot—let us pray.” Later, we would hear: “Our President…
This is What Nobility Looks Like
Today I get to celebrate my NOBLE husband! It’s his birthday! It’s easy to talk about nobility when you have a name like NOBLE, but it’s much harder to live it out every day. My husband, Carl Noble, does exactly that. By name and by character, he is a man of integrity, kindness, honor, faith,…
What Side are You On?
The word, consecrate, stands out to me today. Consecrate: to make something or declare something sacred, blessed, sanctified, make holy, dedicated to God, devoted, reserved, anointed, set apart. In Luke 2, we read that Jesus’ parents took Him to the temple to be consecrated to God. We took that seriously as the template for consecrating…
Because of Her
On July 12th, 1911, an angel came to earth. Edna Pearl (Halbert) Wheat. And, yes, she was a pearl! I cherish this photo of her and my one granddaughter, Alexia Wallace. I love the “before” and “after” of Alexia getting hold of that bottle. I treasure photos like this, because they remind me of where…
From Generation to Generation
Heritage: valued objects and qualities like traditions, that have been passed down from previous generations; legacy. Check out these photos! They represent many lifetimes of memories — aunts and uncles reminiscing “the good old days”, memories of cousins playing together, of grandmas’ and grandpas’ stories of faith that sparked faith in their children and grandchildren.…
Celebrating Our Fathers
Father’s Day has arrived and my heart is filled with love and gratitude for the incredible fathers in my life. Each one has left an indelible mark, and today, I want to celebrate them all. First, my dad who was very ill until he passed on when I was just 15. He was a hardworking…
Memorial Day: A Tribute to Those Who Said “Pick Me”
Memorial Day is more than just a marker for the start of summer. It’s a profound reminder of the brave men and women who stood up and said, “Pick me,” when called upon to defend our freedoms. Today, we honor the selfless individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, ensuring the liberties we…
Transforming the Motley Crew into World Changers
Today, May 9th, the 40 days since Easter have all passed and today we celebrate our Lord’s ascension into heaven where He sits now at the right hand of the Father. AND, more than that – He also lives in our hearts through the Holy Spirit – right here and right now! Picture this: a…
Just How Big is God?
He’s big enough to rule the entire universe, yet small enough to live within my heart. You ask me how I know He lives and is in control – because He lives within my heart! Such simple yet such powerful words! God’s “bigness” happens to be the defining legacy of my mom. In every single…
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy
I’m old enough to remember when Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 – 56 years ago. That date gives me pause. It did then when I was holding my one-year-old baby boy in my arms and hearing the horrendous news of the assassination of this passionate, honorable man. Martin Luther endeavored to make…