The Great Resolve
Winston Churchill is one of the most famous figures who spoke passionately about resolve and not quitting. In his famous speech to students at Harrow School in 1941 during World War II, he delivered these powerful words: “Never give in — never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty — never…
Reminder: Tough Times Don’t Last
I’ll admit I have enjoyed watching the “Survivor” TV series since the show began. The resiliency, determination, grit and shrewdness of the cast amazes me. They go hungry if their team doesn’t win the challenge, they go through the most grueling obstacles, and their living conditions are dreadful. Nope! I couldn’t do it. I need…
Is the Thing the Thing?
I saw this photo of an iceberg and it reminded me of the Alaskan Cruise we took. While our ship was docked in Juneau, we took the tour to the Mendenhall Glacier. This amazing glacier is 12 miles long, a half-mile wide and 300 to 1,800 feet deep. An iceberg is what breaks off from…
What Disrupts Your Worries?
A “show-stopper” song that disrupted the angst, worry and concerns in my life was one written and sung by Andrae Crouch. It went like this: “I’ve had many tears and sorrows / I’ve had questions for tomorrow / There have been times I didn’t know right from wrong / But in every situation / God…
Some Like it Hot — Some NOT!
Remember those fire-walking and fire-praising guys, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the Bible? We may feel like we’ve experienced an inferno of suffering this year, but nothing compared to the fiery furnace those guys lived through. They wouldn’t cower to King Nebuchadnezzar’s command to bow to his golden statue which enraged the king. So they…
Just Push Back Those Curtains
You have met my dear 97-year-old mother-in-law via my blog before. She gave me a “lift” yesterday when I made my check-in call to her. If I don’t call her every couple of days, she calls me. She lives at my brother and sis-in-law’s home in Tulsa. They are among those I’m missing during this…
I Am a Friend of God
As a young girl, I wasn’t in with the “in” crowd when I was in school. I was by no means one of those popular girls that hung out with those cool cheerleaders and the hunky football team. I wasn’t even in the “nerd” crowd because I sure wasn’t a really smart kid either. I…
And That’s The Way It Goes!
My mother-in-law, who has always been known for her wit, called me a couple of nights ago and she was on a roll. Typically, it is just a “check-in” call to see how things are going, but this night she was recalling some stories of her childhood and how she and her brother got into…