The Gift of Rest: A Divine Invitation
I’m exhausted with so much rancor and antagonism in our world. I had to turn the TV off because I couldn’t take one more “He said, she said!” I know exhaustion. I lived in it when my late husband was so very ill. That was 14 years ago. It was divine timing when a dear…
Let’s Talk About Arenas
I have blogged about the olympics several days now. I can’t help myself because I am thinking today about our own daily olympics that require all kinds of fitness, mind control, determination and a no-quit attitude. I’ve been to Paris with friends. It was one of the stops in our 21-day European cruise several years…
Graduates! You Have Been Chosen!
I can’t help myself as I have been covering graduations for days now. Maybe this will be the big finale as it is my grandson’s graduation today! Brennan Keith Wuerch graduates from Regents School of Austin High School. Look out, University of Mary Hardin Baylor. He is almost there! And, YOU, most likely, have friends…
Straighten Your Crowns, Worthy Sheep!
Yesterday my blog featured two sheep dogs called Goodness and Mercy. They kept the sheep from danger. In the case of God’s goodness and mercy following us all the days of our life, I’d say it’s a blessing to be sheep in our Good Shepherd’s royal pastures. But lest we consider ourselves “the little lamb…
God’s Hands of Protection
My grandson, 22-year-old Payton, came down to Austin from Dallas to be part of the 16th birthday celebration for Bryson. Bonus was he stayed with me and got my Christmas decorations in for me. Of course that puts me into “protective mode”. Meaning, when he departed yesterday morning, I prayed God’s hands of protection over…
I Will — With All My Heart
Many years ago, I stood at an altar as Rev. Herbert Wuerch said these words: “Will you love him all the days of your life?” That was a serious question and as a young bride, I had no idea the journey that would be ahead. I would be replying to not just my soon-to-be father-in-law…
One Handful is Just Enough
A friend called me a few days ago asking for advice. Like many, they wear many hats aka many responsibilities in their busy life. They needed respite. They were exhausted. They needed peace. I love how God prepares me ahead of time for calls like this. It was that very same morning that I had…
My All Sufficient Constant
Yesterday, I was pondering about how simplified my life has become at this season of life. Up at 4:30 am, post my blog for the day, send my “love” text messages to my children, go to the fitness center to work out for an hour, come back home for coffee, breakfast, vitamins, reply to emails…
Leadership May Change But God Doesn’t
In my “memories” FB feed, I saw the congenial photo of the “smooth” transition of power from President Obama and First Lady Michelle to President Trump and First Lady Melania in 2016. It was too bad the circumstances of the current transition wasn’t as equally smooth and cordial. Things “changed” from the routine of previous…
I Wanna Go Back…..Maybe NOT!
I’m revving my engine, mentally and physically, as I type this blog today. A lot has been on my plate for the last few days and even more the next days, weeks and even months. I was on the road again after a beautiful three days in Tulsa. Made it to Austin last night —…