This Yellow Rose of Texas is Still Blooming
Look at my little yellow rose bush that decided to bloom in the freezing cold of winter. It spoke of hope and “Spring is on its way!” But it was teasing me. I took this photo just before the Arctic blast swept through. All my excitement of a “change” never looked like last week’s days…
I’m Squeezing the Orange
Embracing this day and this moment is the most delightful way to squeeze every ounce out of the orange. I thought a comparison to a succulent orange would best explain my life. Maybe a few sour lemons along the way – but nothing to compare to fresh, sweet orange juice! Only four days and “Austin,…
When Mountains Don’t Move
I know mountains. I’ve gazed at their beauty from a distance. I’ve skied down them. I’ve driven the winding roads to the top of them and embraced the beauty from the top looking down. And I know MOUNTAINS — those vast, enormous obstacles and circumstances that seem beyond overwhelming. We think that if only these…
Jesus, Take the Wheel
Have you ever felt like you’re in one of those hamster wheels going round and round, but getting no where at all? Sort of like one of those stationary bikes — you pedal and pedal, but you don’t move forward, even an inch! At this earth-shaking moment, you have an epiphany, and you realize you…