Making Heaven Crowded
When I read about Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen saying his goal was to “make Heaven crowded,” I wanted to stand up and cheer from my recliner. What a rally cry! Forget winning the World Series — he’s talking about the eternal one! I love that heart. I’m sure he’ll take the fame, trophies…
Take a Deep Breath
Ever take your breath for granted? I do — until I’m lying awake at night and sleep doesn’t come. That’s when I remember to inhale deeply. Slow, full breaths really do help me drift off. And apparently, there’s science behind it. Deep breathing calms the nervous system, lowers stress hormones, delivers oxygen to our cells,…
Where Two Shall Agree
My sweet husband thrives on fellowship — whether it’s church on Sunday, Bible study during the week, going out to eat with friends or gathering at a house church where 50–75 people crowd in for a meal, music, testimonies, and the joy of being together. For him, the more the merrier! But really, Jesus was…
Another Year of Potential and Possibilities
Just look at those kiddos — all set for a new year! Those cute two kiddos are mine — mine, many moons ago on their first day of school! I’m so happy I captured that moment — like all the mom and dads who are making their moments count! My Facebook feed has been full…
Bridging the Divide with Honor
I try to stay in the middle! I try to carefully NOT say anything that might cause me to lose a friend or neighbor. I’m not looking to pick a fight or rock the boat — especially when it comes to politics, friendships, or fragile family group texts. I want to be like Jesus: full…
The Power of Prayer: A Call to Action for Our Nation
Today, May 1st, marks the National Day of Prayer in America — a tradition older than America itself. Even before we had our Declaration of Independence, we had prayer. Before liberty rang from the mountains, it rose first from the hearts of men and women humbling themselves before God. This past Monday, Carl and I,…
Taking the Time to Care
Sometimes, making a difference doesn’t require grand gestures or eloquent speeches. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking the time to care. A couple of days ago, I was blessed with two encounters that reminded me just how powerful a moment of kindness can be. The first was with my sweet niece who stopped by to…
It’s Not Over Till It’s Over
Carl and I had front-row seats (well, sofa seats) for the Sweet Sixteen showdown: #3 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. the #11 Arkansas Razorbacks. Now, I’m a faithful fan — until I’m not. From the git-go, it felt like David versus Goliath… except Goliath was wearing Razorback red, blocking every shot and grabbing every rebound.…
St. Patrick Knew Whose He Was
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Like so many other sacred days, this one has been “watered… er, beered down” into a raucous celebration that has little to do with the man it honors. But if you strip away the green beer, the leprechauns, and the shamrocks plastered on pub walls, you’ll find a story worth remembering—a…
Hair and a Prayer
Oh, the lifelong journey I have had with my hair! It’s been a roller coaster of triumphs and mishaps! I’ve been friends AND foes with my hair since an early age. What about those perms??? I can still smell the chemical concoction from a home perm my mom gave me. She read the instructions like…