Giving Our Love Away
I was touched when I saw this mom’s video of her little guy running to base, but stopped halfway to second base to give his friend on the opposing team a hug. The mom was yelling: “Keep going. Keep going!” How precious was that? Many children are born competitive, but this kid seems to have…
Patient and Gentle Persuasion
Have you ever had someone in your life who is so doggone sweet, kind, and gentle that you wanted to hang with them so that some of that ooey, gooiness of them would rub off on you? I have – and I am still working on the “rub”! And, then, you find out what that…
In it for the Long Hull aka Long Haul
While Ryan and Shawntel have been away a few days, I’ve stayed here with their boys. I loved big brother, Bear, his girlfriend, Hannah, and oldest brother, Braden, and his wife, Ruth, hanging out with us. My heart has been filled with love. Four boys in this Wuerch family here in Austin – so I…
How About a Game of Osani?
I read a story about an anthropologist who proposed a game to an African tribe’s children. He put a basket full of fruit near a tree and told them that whoever got there first would win the sweet fruits. When he told them to run, they took each other’s hands and ran together, then sat…
Better to be Patient than Powerful
Patience is what we should pray for, but when we do…..it seems we encounter even more reasons to pray “Lord, give me patience, but PLEASE give it to me NOW!!!” As I type this post I’m asking God to forgive me for my IMPATIENCE. I loved my neat and tidy world here in Tulsa. Beautiful…
Better to be Patient than Powerful
Patience is what we should pray for, but when we do…..it seems we encounter even more reasons to pray “Lord, give me patience, but PLEASE give it to me NOW!!!” As I type this post I’m asking God to forgive me for my IMPATIENCE. I loved my neat and tidy world here in Tulsa. Beautiful…
Patience is Waiting
Day 292 of Photo Inspirations — Patience is WAITING So this week, at our Bible Study, we’re looking at the Fruit of the Spirit quality of PATIENCE. Lord, please give me patience RIGHT NOW! Patience is a word we seem to want to avoid talking about because when we start talking about it or asking…
The Pearl of Great Price
God is relentless in His pursuit of us. He speaks to us in a thousand different ways, endeavoring to get our attention. He is passionate in His love for us, and patient in His tolerance of us. And, just in case you ever doubt your self-worth, here is proof positive of how special and amazing…