Come Away with Me
Some mornings don’t just dawn — they unfold like a love letter from the Lord. Yesterday was one of those mornings. It was just my daughter Staci, and me — two recliners, one fireplace, one soft sunrise stretching its fingers across the big East Texas sky — and one little surprise guest: Aggie, the cat…
The Joys of Thanks-Giving and Thanks-Living
Thanksgiving Day is behind us, but Carl and I packed our bags with joy and headed straight into a Thanksgiving life — destination: Epiphany Ranch, East Texas. Ahh– that slice of heaven my Staci and Larry call home. The kind of place where the sky stretches so wide it feels like God painted it just…
There Will Be Miracles
I’m still basking in the glow of all the birthday love — thank you, dear family and friends, for making me feel so celebrated! But today I’m carrying that gratitude forward with a reminder that lifts my heart every time I see it: “There will be miracles.” I bought that sign years ago. It still…
Life is Short. Heaven’t Isn’t.
Isn’t that just the truth? That little phrase packs a punch — AND a perspective check up. I want to live this life with gusto. Strong and long! I want to soak up every sunrise, laugh till I cry, and love hard and well. But this life? It’s just a blink compared to the forever…
And God Said
I remember taking this photo at Epiphany Ranch. I am still in awe of such beauty in a sunrise. What a mighty artist is our God! What a declarer of His majesty, beauty, and wonders! As I did then, and now, seeing those sunshine rays, I think: “And God said…” If ever we needed God’s…
Good Times Never End
My inspiring, exotic adventures in Cabo in nearing the end! Basking in the beauty of God’s creation never ceases to amaze me. I’m always grateful to be a part of these experiences where we eat well, enjoy special entertainment places exclusive to this area, laugh at the hilarious antics of my grandchildren, the many ocean…
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
My little eyes saw the lighthouse and church atop the mountain. It was a “God” moment when I recognized His presence as I gazed at those two sources of bringing safety to boats and people! I spoke about them in a recent blog. I’m a noticer, a seeker and many times, a finder! I’ve always…
Oh, Yes, My Dear – You ARE a Star
I’m at Epiphany Ranch for a few days to help my children, Larry and Staci, settle into their sweet new home. I was busy working in the new kitchen while they were getting some things out of their storage unit. When they returned, Staci asked, “Did you see the sunset?” My reply: “I didn’t. I…
When All is Said and Done – It’s Still a Miracle!
On Sunday, my son called to check in on me. “What are you doing today, Mom?” “I’m going to church with Larry and Staci and then we’re going for my birthday lunch at Hutchins BBQ (my pick)! They’ll be out of town this week on my birthday.” Then his audacious reply: “Mom, how is it…
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…