Saving the Ones We Love the Most
We all have inbred instincts to save the ones we love the most. We are passionate about making sure our children don’t touch a hot stove, and they look both ways before crossing a street. But what kind of true grit do we possess for our children and grandchildren that will save them from the…
When Life is Sad — God is Good
I just can’t help myself. The inspirations at VBS keep coming so I must keep sharing! This has been a week of watching so many precious children get all caught up in God’s goodness and yesterday was off the charts. We had a departure of wandering in the wilderness with the Israelites to a day…
ROAR — When Life is Wild — God is Good!
Last year I heard about the exciting and fun-filled times that were had by the kids and the adult and teen volunteers at Vacation Bible School at my church. With all that enthusiasm, I didn’t want to miss out this year so early on, I enlisted! And, I am so glad I did. Today is…
I Met My Best Friend at Summer Camp
A dear friend from Tulsa was in Frisco a few days while her 11-year old son attended a Christian summer camp here in our area. I invited her over for lunch and we talked about the wonderful perks and blessings of our children having these wonderful times of fun and focused attention on God and…
Train Up A Child in the Way He Should Go
Some people ask me “How do you know scriptures so well? How do you know so many stories from the Bible?” And my response is, “I cut my teeth on the back of a pew.” LOL! It was because, from an infant — our church seemed like our second home. It was our family’s “go…
Doing Our Part for Our Generation…..And the Next
People need Godly role models in their lives — pacesetters who set the pace for others to follow. That’s the way Jesus set the example for His disciples — so that they would carry on His example to others. Think about how He encouraged, motivated, and stirred up the gifts of those around Him. He…
LOVE is Sharing the Journey
Many times in life, we find ourselves, hand-in-hand and side-by-side with others on similar faith journeys. This is a story about Shannon Brill Rziha, a precious friend, wife and mother of three young children who passed from this life to heaven five years ago February 11th. I am compelled to share about her because she…
Hiding His Word in Our Hearts
Day 160 of Photo Inspirations — Hiding His Word in Our Hearts Memorization of scriptures has been pivotal in my having a joy-filled life, unwavering faith (most of the time), perseverance in tough times and learning to jump high hurdles (obstacles). I sincerely believe that God’s Word represents life and power, and is the greatest…
Thank You for Sharing Your Life With Me at Straight Arrow Camp
Summertime means Vacation Bible School and Summer Camps — and that brings back precious memories of craft time, Kool Aid, cookies, games, songs, learning to swim, early morning Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, singing songs while waiting for the camp dining hall to open up like “Here we stand like birds in the wilderness…