Navigating this Life
This is my sweet granddaughter, who has been here with me for the last few days. We did girl stuff together and on Sunday, enjoyed family stuff with Uncle Ryan and cousin, Karlei. Precious time with my girl. Alexia will be leaving in a few weeks for Nashville where she will be attending Legacy School…
The Wonder of It All
Many photos of sweet, newborn babies are sure popping up on my FB newsfeed lately. I still wonder about the way God knits babies together so perfectly in their mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13) and then they make their debut into this great big world. I was in awe and wonder when mine were placed in…
Stuck in a Rut or Hole?
Has it felt that way for you? You’ve tried to get out of the rut or the hole, but it seems Gorilla glue has you stuck in a place that has paralyzed your creativity, motivation and determination. A while ago, I posted a photo of a man slumped-in-his-chair with a drink in hand. The tagline…
They’re God’s Rough Draft
I couldn’t be here in Austin without a tale from my youngest grandson, Bryson. He introduced me to my new grand-guineas. At first sight, I thought they were white turkeys. Four of them. They were a gift from a friend to the family. Is “gift” the operative word? I’m not sure. Because the guineas are…
It’s a Brand New Day
Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come, but this day is the day we have an opportunity to practice recognizing God’s blessings in everything – even in the things we don’t especially like! It’s a big deal to wake up to a new day, because yesterday was the very last day on this earth for…
Take Heart, Brothers & Sisters, All is Well
How do I know all is well? It is a deep, inner knowing that God has got this. God has got us. I’m back at home and this sunrise on Tuesday assured me “all is well”. I could almost hear these words audibly “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not…
Another Year of Potential & Possibilities
What a breath of fresh air it has been to see such optimism on my FB feed lately. Of course it has to do with all these adorable children heading off to another year of school. Wide-eyed wonder and excitement about what this new year will hold: new friends, new adventures, more challenges that open…
Stranded or Rescuer
SPOILER ALERT! At our Life Group meeting, last night, we talked about the difference in being someone who feels or is “stranded” – all alone, hopeless and they may have already determined that they wouldn’t make it through their crisis. They’ve quit on pushing on. They’ve given up on life. We also discussed those who…
Use the Gifts God Has Given You
Jesus told the Parable of the Talents — a story He taught to help us know the importance of using the gifts and talents He’s given us. When the servants used their talents wisely, the Master said, “Well done, good and faithful servants …enter into the joy of the Lord!” And to the one who…
I’m So Excited — Are You?
Jesus pointed out that we need to be like little children — not by being irresponsible, but of waking each day with excitement and enthusiasm about the potential that this day may hold — being filled with “I’m so excited” joy and with the expectation that “Something good is going to happen today!” I think…