Increase the Love Dosage
This little gal is one of Bryson’s friends. Her shirt inspired me — “Do all things with love!” 1 Corinthians 16:14 “Do everything in love.” Valentine’s Day ended four days ago and I wonder how many are still enjoying the outpouring of love they received on that day. And, what about those who are thrilled…
He’s Got a Big Bark, But He’s Very Friendly
Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous here in Austin, so much so, I just had to get out for a nice, leisurely walk. All of a sudden, out of nowhere was MIGHTY MIKE, ready to take off my leg or so I thought! His owner held him back and assured me that “He’s got a big bark,…
Come One. Come All.
Come one. Come all. I saw the Mother Teresa movie a few nights ago. It made me even more inspired about the work this wonderful saint did. She was relentless in caring for the poor. She went “against the grain” when it came to pleasing the status quo, and those who represented the status quo.…
Be the Change
It’s second nature to focus on everything that’s wrong with others or what’s wrong in politics or what’s wrong with our places of business or churches or what’s wrong in our nation. But, what about doing a “check up from our neck up” — a self analysis about some of the areas we might just…
Forgive Them Anyway
Remember the good ole’ days when chivalry, good manners, courtesy, compassion, sensitivity, concern for each other, patrioticism, kindness, politeness, respectfulness, graciousness, consideration, and thoughtfulness were the norm? At least, it seemed like the norm, but as I just typed that question, Eddie Haskell from “Leave It To Beaver” came to mind. Okay, I know there…
Values That Make Home…..A Sweet Home
Family rules. I saw this sign in my kids’ home, and I knew what I would post today. Family values. Those are their non-negotiables, and that’s what makes for a family who loves, shares and cares. VALUES — those specifics that define who we are and are the absolute non-negotiables in our lives. When God…
Love is the Answer to EVERYTHING!
Day 29 in this Month of Love — Love is the Answer to EVERYTHING This day marks the last day in my celebration of this month of love. Why would God want me to post about love this month? And perhaps a more telling question, why would our enemy NOT want me to post about…
Increase the Love Dosage
Day 18 in this Month of Love — Increase the Love Dosage Valentine’s Day ended four days ago and I wonder how many are still enjoying the outpouring of love they received on that day. And, what about those who are thrilled all the hoopla about Valentine’s is over with? Whether we were celebrated or…
Renewed: From the Inside Out
Renewed: From the Inside Out Okay….so I’m in that mature season where it seems I’m noticing a lot of those advertisements and labels that shout out “Renew your youth! Reduce those lines and wrinkles! Guaranteed success or your money back! Become a new you!” And, I’ll admit, I’ve yielded to their promises and purchased some…
He Calls You To Be Faithful
Day 173 of Photo Inspirations — God Called Us to Be Faithful I just returned home from an amazing ACTS Retreat in Luther, OK. No words can describe the undeniable presence of God that we experienced in all the intricacies of the retreat. We just knew God’s love, peace, and joy was all in each…