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…
Harping about Loving
What can we do about this world’s craziness? Let it play out? Or, as Christians, demonstrate radical love so that hurting, misunderstood and broken people will know Jesus by OUR love. Jesus reached His world in three short years. Those years ignited a flame that continues to spread to OUR world. Jesus “harped” on love.…
Living – Laughing – Loving
I am in my sweet spot. I have all my family together here in Austin, and if that weren’t enough, Shawntel’s family is here too! I said, yesterday, that my blogs about graduation had come to an end since Brennan’s graduation commencement was last night. Today I am talking about the aftermath of graduation! The…
It’s Time for GOOD NEWS!
All it takes is watching a news network and we’ll hear about another devastating killing, a robbery, a disastrous storm, accidents involving the loss of life, and so much more. I am no longer a “Bad News” enthusiast. This blog today came from a couple of events I attended recently. The first one was by…
Love is a Command — Not a Suggestion
Jesus and St. Paul never spoke of love as an option. Love is a divine command – even so far as loving our enemies and blessing those who even curse us. It is impossible to love like that without Divine help. No one said it would be easy. But Jesus proved it was possible. He…
Give Her a 21-Gun Salute
Today, October 25th, is Karen’s my sis’ aka sis-in-law’s birthday. Thank God for the gift of her to all who know her. I am dedicating this blog today to honor her and to show you what a devoted and loving caregiver looks like. Without doubt, she has lived an exemplary life of giving care to…
Still Loving in the Love Month?
In this social media era, there’s a lot of pressure on couples to pull out all the stops when “the question” is about to be popped — from airplanes with tails that read: “Marry Me, Olivia” to a throng of people singing and dancing in the street to help the proposer ask the big question.…
Loving from the Inside Out
I attend City Reach church with my children on Sundays. This is a church that focuses on winning people to Christ. The name is the church’s heart — to reach the city of Austin with God’s love. Their goal is 400,000 people coming to Christ. Every service you’ll see hands raised to accept the invitation.…
My Eyes Saw His Eyes
From my comfy chair, I look across my living area into the kitchen. My eyes see His eyes. Those eyes on my refrigerator were a gift that had been strategically placed under the guests’ clear plates at a women’s meeting. They were awe-inspiring then, and this day those eyes meet mine again. I know those…
Happy Father’s Day! Fathers and Fatherless
My blog today is dedicated to all the wonderful fathers, father figures, and male mentors who have touched the lives of your own kids and others you’ve mentored and coached. We appreciate you! And, for the rest of us, let’s be sure to celebrate our fathers in words and actions. So, I’m taking my own…