Numbers Don’t Define Us
It still amazes me how I might not remember what I had for breakfast — yet I can rattle off my childhood phone number. It was: 462-7611. Yes — just seven numbers back then! And don’t get me started on that ticket number at the Social Security office — the one that told me I…
Withstand
WITHSTAND — that word hits home for me. After 40 years in Oklahoma winds and now navigating the Texas gusts, I’ve learned this: wind doesn’t play nice. It pushes, pulls, and pressures — but it also reminds us we were built to stand strong. Those winds have a mind of their own. They can rattle…
May Jesus Be Seen in Me — In Spite of Me
A dear friend shared words with me that stopped me in my tracks: “May Jesus be seen in me, in spite of me.” Isn’t that the truth? Because let’s be honest, sometimes “me” gets in the way. My impatience can flare up quicker than my smile. My opinion can jump out of my mouth before…
Show Me the Truth — Don’t Just Speak It
Don’t you just love those “aha” moments? That’s what I experienced when I read this scripture: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” At that time Jesus cured many of their diseases, sufferings, and evil spirits; He also granted sight to many who were blind. And Jesus said…
It’s Not What it Seems
Here in Denver — our friends took us to lunch at a lovely spot called “The Jacquard”. The food was divine, the service top-notch, and the view — beautiful. But what caught my attention wasn’t on the menu — it was on the wall. I gasped, “Look at those shelves and shelves of books!” I…
The Competitive Edge
I come from a long line of go-getters… and yet, I was the kid hiding behind my mama’s coat-tails. I wasn’t loud, didn’t play sports, and wouldn’t dare raise my hand unless I was really sure of the answer. But somehow, God gave me a family full of people who don’t just show up to…
If God Said It – We Can Count on It
I do my best to write a blog or two each day. But, my words don’t hold a candle to God’s. His words have divine power. They don’t just inform; they transform. When He speaks, things happen. Creation itself was birthed from the sound of His voice. Our God is faithful. If He promised it,…
To Tell the Truth
For years, I enjoyed watching the classic television show “To Tell the Truth”. The premise was simple but captivating. Three contestants stood before a panel, all claiming to be the same person with an extraordinary career or life story. As questions were asked, two were impostors, leaving the panelists to discern who was telling the…
Can There Be Love in Politics?
The recent presidential debate left many of us pondering not just political strategies, but deeper questions about kindness, truth, and our capacity to love one another. As I watched, I couldn’t help but feel empathy for both candidates. Biden, struggling to articulate his thoughts coherently, and Trump, bold in his statements yet sometimes lacking in…
Time for Boxing
Christmas Day was special for us at Epiphany Ranch, and then the day after, the 26th, after a yummy brisket lunch, we headed home to celebrate Christmas with our Canadian family members who have been here celebrating our American holiday traditions. Them being here reminds me of Canada’s statutory holiday on December 26th called Boxing…