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…
Spreading the Peace & Love
Day 213 of Photo Inspirations — Spreading the Peace & Love When my Alexia Wallace comes to visit, we are intentional with crafts and creativity. She is the right-brained artistic one in the family. I love watching her — so patient in putting together a masterpiece. This little puppy is a simple paint-by-number painting she…
Just LOVE
Day 175 of Photo Inspirations — JUST LOVE My grandfather was an “Old Time Gospel” Baptist Preacher. He could preach “hail, fire and brimstone” with the best of them. And, my precious polar-opposite grandmother would temper his words by saying, “JUST LOVE”. God is LOVE! The greatest example of that LOVE was Jesus Christ. The…
It’s the REAL THING!
Day 54 of Photo Inspirations — It’s the REAL THING! There were so many “awe and wonder” moments at the ACTS Retreat that I attended last weekend, but one of the highlights was hearing Monsignor Dan Mueggenborg, a gifted and eloquent speaker. Msgr Dan holds a special place in my heart. Currently he is…