Still Learning!
I absolutely love being a student of life! It’s exhilarating to wake up every day knowing that God has a brand-new lesson plan waiting for me. No tuition fees. No final exams. Just hands-on, heart-deep learning from the Master Teacher Himself! Every day brings a pop quiz in patience, a surprise lecture on gratitude, or…
The Gospel According to an Etch A Sketch
Do you remember the Etch A Sketch? That shiny red rectangle with two little white knobs that could entertain a kid for hours. One knob made horizontal lines, the other made vertical lines, and if we turned them together — it seemed like a miracle! Suddenly, we were artists creating crooked houses, lopsided hearts, and…
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
Last Sunday, our pastor, Dr. Jonathan Spencer, opened his sermon with a story that made me smile. In 2008, two men — Travis and Gary — were on a work trip in Paris, frustrated because they couldn’t find a taxi. Somewhere between the rain and the cobblestone streets, an idea sparked: what if you could…
Embracing God’s Good Gifts
Yesterday, I wrote about hearing God’s voice. Oh, how important it is to welcome THE VOICE, embrace THE VOICE, and — most importantly — actually hear THE VOICE. Which brings me to a confession… I’m in a new season — one I wasn’t planning on stepping into. It all started with a card from Miracle…
Taxes, Tension, and Trusting God
Few things in life are certain, but as the saying goes — death and taxes make the short list. And while I prefer to focus on the eternal, that other one requires paperwork. Carl and I just wrapped up our income tax prep, and let me tell you — it feels like we lost 10…
Even Greater Things
Do you remember the days when the Selectric typewriter was the latest and greatest invention? Oh, how we marveled at the smooth hum of electric keys, a far cry from the relentless click-clack of the manual typewriters. It felt like stepping into the future. And now, here we are — in an era of computers…
The Sphere of Influence
When our friend heard that we would be going to Nevada to spend time with our cousins and celebrate our BIG 1-year anniversary, he encouraged us to go to Las Vegas’ newest marvel, The Sphere. This architectural wonder, with its state-of-the-art technology and stunning visuals, has quickly become a must-see destination. It captivates audiences, drawing…
Greater Things You Will Do
After a fabulous celebration of Christmas and the birth of Baby Jesus, we can now fast forward to the Man Jesus who said those words found in John 14:12-14: “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these….”…
Feeling Pampered Today?
Someone asked how I could possibly devote so much time to my blog every day – 365 days a year. I know God gave me this mission to be an encourager and a light in the darkness. I promised to fulfill that mission from the get-go. My “ministry” platform just happens to be on social…
Our Life360 App and Our Discerner
My Austin family (all 12 of us) are on the Life360 app. It is a free location-sharing app that keeps us connected via knowing where each of us are at, any given time — that is, if our cellphone is on and with us. I am on my way to San Antonio today for tomorrow’s…