People Pleasers or God Pleasers
Paul the Apostle gave us his answer to being a people pleaser or God pleaser. “I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” Galatians 1:10 People-pleasing is not a virtue many of us strive to cultivate. People-influencing or people-winning…
Tough Times Don’t Last — But Tough People Do!
These photo inspirations are near and dear to my heart. This day, 15 years ago, my Sweetheart and I resaid our wedding vows during our 35th year of marriage. I’d like to say it was 35 years of wedded bliss — all sweet, lovey-dovey, and delightful times that prompted us to want to repeat our…
Thinking Back and Looking Forward
Day 365 of Photo Inspirations — Thinking Back and Looking Forward It’s the 365th day of the year — and my last day of photo inspirations that I committed to when I sensed that God was calling me to take my daily blogs and FB posts to a whole new level — one that included…
The World Needs a STABLE Influence
Day 353 of Photo Inspirations — The World Needs a STABLE Influence The phrase, “under the influence”, is typically used in defining someone’s mental or physical faculties that are impaired because they are intoxicated or on drugs. But, I heard that phrase used yesterday to describe those of us who are “high” on the Christmas…
You Are Always On My Mind
Day 350 of Photo Inspirations — You Are Always On My Mind At the end of 2014 when I was seeking God about my assignment for 2015, I clearly knew that my 2015 blogs would be inspired by photos. So that has been my mission. Just 15 days to go…..and then I’ll start my new…
Who Are You Hanging Out With?
Day 349 of Photo Inspirations — Who Are You Hanging Out With? On Saturday, I went for my monthly weigh-in at Weight Watchers. For 30+ years, Weight Watchers has been my accountability and sustainability partner to keep this girl in line when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. I reached my goal weight many…
Christmas Spirit is Alive and Well in Tulsa
Day 348 of Photo Inspirations — Christmas Spirit is Alive and Well in Tulsa I’ll admit it — I’m a hopeless romantic and I love the sweet and tender love stories on the Hallmark Channel — especially at Christmas. I am basking in the Christmas spirit and I love those sweet love stories — “the…
What’s the Balance in YOUR Praise Bank?
Day 346 of Photo Inspirations — What’s the Balance in YOUR Praise Bank? Yesterday was a big “I-praise-You-and-thank-You-God kind of day. I noticed it. I noticed Him. I acknowledged Him throughout my day. It was a beautiful, glorious day outside. It was 75 degrees in Tulsa. “Thank you, God, for this beautiful day.” I…
Mary, Did You Know?
Day 345 of Photo Inspirations — Mary, Did You Know? This photo inspiration and this song bring Mary right to where we are. It helps us to know she was one of us. She was a woman with real emotions, real challenges, and real love for her baby boy. In 1984 Mark Lowery wrote…
Blessed are the Merciful
Day 344 of Photo Inspirations — Blessed are the Merciful We’re into the Advent/Christmas Season by a couple of weeks now, and though it’s the most wonderful time of the year, we’ve all probably had an occasion to be unhappy and disgruntled with someone or something. And, BIG surprise….. someone might even be unhappy with…