Being Light as He is Light
I saw this vehicle in Hobby Lobby’s parking lot. I’m sorry I saw it then and I apologize for showing it to you now. But this scene propelled me into my annual rant. Ghosts, goblins, zombies, witches, and Halloween paraphernalia that “haunt” us are everywhere – in stores and yards this time of the year.…
Where is YOUR Sweet Spot?
A few days ago, I wrote about my “sanctuary” where I find sweet peace and rest. That’s my “sweet spot”. Jesus said to His disciples “Come away with me and rest awhile” (Mark 6:31). Did you know when all around us seems to be chaos that we can “Lie down in green pastures so our…
Living – Laughing – Loving
I am in my sweet spot. I have all my family together here in Austin, and if that weren’t enough, Shawntel’s family is here too! I said, yesterday, that my blogs about graduation had come to an end since Brennan’s graduation commencement was last night. Today I am talking about the aftermath of graduation! The…
TAKE Courage
Daily, I TAKE a good number of vitamins and supplements. I also TAKE myself to the Fitness area to stretch and make use of the equipment there. That’s for this “young body”, but what do I TAKE for my mental and soul well-being? This blog was spurred on when I responded to a friend’s private…
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…
Changing our Woe-is-Me Talk to Faith Talk
Our dear friend, Stephanie Boosahda, songwriter and award-singing Christian artist, wrote and sang this song. “Let your faith do the walking; let the Spirit do the talking. Let the love of Jesus shine in all you do. Let your faith do the walking and the Spirit do the talking. Let His Word come alive and…
No Place I Would Rather Be
I’m here in my sweet spot – with my two youngest grandsons while their dad and mom are away for a few days. The oldest here — the handsome dude — Monday chapel requires ties and jackets. Be still my heart! The youngest is home schooled so I get to step up and be his…
Is Your Sanctuary a Place or a Person?
Yesterday morning, it wasn’t that cold outside but the winds and heavy rain beckoned me to the warmth from my fireplace. It is definitely my “sweet spot”. In this busy, hectic, and noisy world we live in, there are just times when we need to find a quiet place for our souls to be soothed…
What is Your Sweet Spot?
“I would appreciate any positive prayers or scripture verses you could send my way.” Those were the words that I saw on a friend’s Facebook post yesterday. This sweet gal has had some very rough times, so I was quick to give her a couple of my favorite scriptures and a prayer, but when I…
Getting Ready to be Overshadowed
Have you ever felt Holy Spirit’s presence so intensely, that you thought you could reach out and touch Him? That was me yesterday morning. I proceeded with my early morning routine: brushed my teeth, grabbed my mug of water and phone for the text message I’d send to my children later, put the fireplace on…