My Grace Needs Help
I’ve heard and sung about God’s amazing grace all my life. Though we make mistakes and have not-nice attitudes and are weak in our grace to others, God loves us deeply anyway. Grace – God’s unmerited favor — is always helping us in our weaknesses. “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for…
Stretching Time
You know the deal. We stretch our faith and go for it – as in: “Yes, we’re buying a home” or “Yes, I’m changing jobs — the pay is less, but it’s what I love to do.” Or, like my beloved sis and brother-in-law, they are retiring. It’s been a stretch for them to train…
Surprised by Great Love
In these in-between days from Jesus’ resurrection to His ascension, I enjoy reading about the beautiful “surprise” stories that verifies that Jesus really came back to life and moved about to prove it. At first those who witnessed Him alive were startled and then they were elated that their Savior lived. I love the story…
What Holds YOU Back?
Last month my children invited me to attend their Perspective Leadership Summit at Allasso Ranch in Hawkins, Texas. I was stoked. The summit isn’t for the faint hearted because ropes, zip line and other courses are a part of it. And it isn’t for the faint hearted when Staci calls different ones to come to…
Engaged in 2023
I love seeing engagement posts that describe the “ask” and the acceptance of a couple who will soon get married. But engagement in my blog today is about being fully engaged aka less distracted and more on-purpose in giving our undivided attention (fixed eyes) to those we encounter. Take for example my first day back…
I’m NOT a Boat Squatter
So, you know the story. The winds and waves are in an uproar and the disciples are totally freaked out. They think their lives are about to be taken when here comes Jesus walking on the water. He calls Peter to come to Him. Without any hesitancy, Peter is audacious enough to obey the voice…
Life is a Balancing Act
Back to school for a couple of weeks now, most parents have their rhythm back while balancing all the activities of life. I’m back at it, too, picking up my youngest. I love it! Oh, the joy of hearing about his day. But I remember those days as a mom and having to juggle so…
Peaceful Green Pastures or the Battlefield
I know what peaceful, green pastures look like. And I’ve seen enough war movies to know what battlefields look like. I also know what the peaceful, green pastures AND the battlefields feel like in my mind. I’d like to think I always chose the peace instead of the battlefield, but why do I/we let the…
2022 is a Good Year for Getting Engaged
I love the look of love in someone’s eyes who is expecting a marriage proposal any minute. I heard someone say “2022 is my year for getting engaged!” And I thought “So am I”. Of course, hers meant a forthcoming proposal of marriage. Mine is about being engaged by honoring and respecting the people in…
Come, Follow Me
You may have heard the saying “Don’t just talk the talk — walk the walk!” Many put on their game faces when it comes to talking a good talk about how much they love God and even promise to live their lives as one of Christ’s followers. But when they’re face to face with intimidation…