I’m a Jesus Fan
Yes, I’m a Jesus fan! I can’t help myself. He has done so much for me in the peace, comfort and joy categories that makes me want to make Him even more famous. My blogs speak of Him often. I’m sure you have seen Jesus fans carrying signs on street corners that say something like…
This Wasn’t My Plan
It wasn’t what we expected. Kylie, Brennan’s girl friend and I, headed to Austin Airport Friday morning. In just a short while we’d be flying to Cabo del Sol. All was a piece of cake – short lines to get our boarding passes, short lines through security, and plenty of time to be on time…
Back to Tornado Alley
Dark clouds looming. Tornado warnings. Hail warnings. Heavy rains warnings. News reporters were urging their listeners to move away from windows. They urged those in the path of the storm, to take cover. That was Tuesday night in Tulsa. It felt like home where we lived for over 40 years. All was well when the…
AnxIous? Try the “We” Partnership
Notice the letter in the middle of the word “anxious”? It’s an I. When I am solely handling MY affairs, when I am the one in charge, when I rely on myself for the outcome of MY decisions and plans, then I can easily get ANXIOUS about every-thing! I often fail to remember this walk…
He Ain’t Heavy. He’s My Brother.
I read these prophetic words from a minister’s e-mail yesterday: “The road has been rough with obstacles and detours, ups and downs, but soon things will become smoother and easier to navigate. Stay the course and trust Me (God) to bring you through to victory. You are My chosen generation.” And those words sparked other…
Are We There Yet?
Yes, we are there — in 2022! Side note: No one in this generation will be there to see it, but how cool it will be for those who are alive in 2222! But, I also like the sound of 2022. It came in like a breath of fresh air. And it was fresh air…
Just Keep on Delighting and Practicing
On and off, for years now, I’ve taken Spanish lessons. It’s one of the desires of my heart….hablar en español a mis amigos….in their language. Translation: To speak their language to my Spanish friends. My husband and I took Spanish lessons at the local community college before we would take our missions trips to Mexico…
Embrace the Place
It is almost eight months since my move to Austin. I arrived to my place with no hot water in an icy, snow-covered city. But that was a blessing to have water at all. The pipes had frozen and busted in the building. The other residents were trailblazers for the rest of us who moved…
Just Thinkin’ About Tomorrow
It is 5:15 am and I am pedaling with a vengeance on the stationary bike in our fitness center. In front of the bike is a large window that I see the reflection of the large TV screen behind me. The weather is on. My eyes deceive me. I see the temperatures as 59, 69,…
Trusting God When it Makes no Sense
Since the news that a dear friend was facing a life-or-death health issue, my heart has churned with those two options – life or death. As you may have read in my blogs on Saturday and Sunday, my friend’s life was in the balance. She waited months for a donor for a heart transplant that…