How Can We Possibly Pray Without Ceasing?
Was St. Paul delusional when he wrote those words “Pray without ceasing?” (I Thessalonians 5:17). But, first came Jesus Who said to “always pray”. “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should ALWAYS pray and not give up.” (Luke 18:1) Honestly, I’m doing good to have my morning prayer time…
He Has Shown Us What is Good
Yesterday morning, these words from Micah 6:8 resonated with me: “He has shown you what is good. And what the Lord requires of you. To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” That sounds easier said than done but God has proved Himself as our example. This scripture starts…
Have to or Get to Lists
I am one to make to-do lists. They are a MUST for me. This last week, they included getting my home ready for the family coming in, getting the pantry and fridge stocked, my baking done, preparing, cooking and serving. I referred often to my lists and delighted as I checked each item off. Always,…
Since He’s All-Sufficient, I Don’t Have to Be
As an independent gal for almost ten years now, I like to call myself self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-reliant, self-sustaining. But, even as I type those words, they sound very “self”-minded! Lord knows – I want to be others minded – NOT self-minded. For example, when offered help out of my son’s big duly Ford F-350, I…
To Walk Humbly With My Walking Buddies
Hyde Park, Tulsa, OK – I’m back in my beloved T-Town for a few days. What would a walk down Memory Lane be without my good friend who has walked with me here so many times in the past? We were among the firsts to purchase a lot and build here. Only big dirt piles…
Living Our Faith Out-Loud De-Compartmentalizing
When I blogged about compartmentalizing” our lives yesterday, I didn’t mean it for our faith. Our faith is an exception. You know — that “keeping it to ourselves” compartment. We’ve all heard the saying: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” The idea is that when people go to Las Vegas, they get a license…
The Art and Blessing of Compartmentalizing
I learned the art of compartmentalizing from my husband. I remember when were lying in bed at night, I would bring up something unpleasant or negative and my wise AND romantic husband would say: “Not in this room. Not now. Save it for tomorrow and we’ll talk about it then.” My son is a very…
A Dedication to Fathers on Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day My blog today is dedicated to all the wonderful fathers, father figures, and male mentors who have touched the lives of your own kids, others’ kids, your family, and others you’ve mentored and coached. We appreciate you! And, for the rest of us, let’s be sure to celebrate our fathers in words and…
The Invitation Read: Bring Spouses
Last week, in a group text message, I was invited to a Christmas Party and the invitation read: “Bring Spouses”. Immediately a “little” pang hit my heart and I replied: “I wish!” Soon the “singles” started texting me love and stated, “We’ll have a ‘single for now’ section!” LOL! I was really being facetious because,…
Daddy’s Girl
Yesterday was my girl’s birthday and, quite unlike me, I wasn’t with her because I was on “Nana Duty” in Austin. I called her and we talked about how much she was always a Daddy’s Girl. No, he wasn’t the hands-on, diaper changing, feeding or the one who got up with her in the middle…