Our Race and the Election Race
I was once a long-distance runner. I remember the intensity I had for that relentless training to run 13.1 miles. Running a mile in the beginning was so intimidating. And then it was three miles, then six, nine and the full 13.1 miles. By the end of my training, I was mentally and physically prepared.…
Just Take the First Step
Oh how sweet the memories of helping my children and grandchildren take their first steps. It was an achievement for them, but even more so, it was an achievement for us. Jesus understands children and He understands us. He Who created water certainly knew His ability for walking on water. Nowhere do we read about…
Stretching Time
You know the deal. We stretch our faith and go for it – as in: “Yes, we’re buying a home” or “Yes, I’m changing jobs — the pay is less, but it’s what I love to do.” Or, like my beloved sis and brother-in-law, they are retiring. It’s been a stretch for them to train…
What Holds YOU Back?
Last month my children invited me to attend their Perspective Leadership Summit at Allasso Ranch in Hawkins, Texas. I was stoked. The summit isn’t for the faint hearted because ropes, zip line and other courses are a part of it. And it isn’t for the faint hearted when Staci calls different ones to come to…
A Woman for all Seasons
Robert Whittington applied the description, “Man for all Seasons” to the English statesman and scholar Sir Thomas More ( 1478–1535). I knew that “Man for all Seasons” line and thought about it as I was inspired by Mary, the Mother of our Lord, as “A Woman for all Seasons”. I’m thankful for the internet that…
My Anchor Has Holding Power
I prayed with a friend a few days ago, and out of the blue (that “blue” being heaven, I’m sure) I said: “Lord, anchor her so she doesn’t drift with the winds and the storms. May her anchor hold fast and no matter the winds and the waves, may she stand strong, unscathed and unwavering.”…
The Trees, The Climate, & ME Are Having a “Moving” Season!
I looked out my office window yesterday and noticed that my favorite crabapple tree is making an announcement. “I’m ‘moving” into Fall. My leaves are changing colors!” Here in Tulsa, it still fills like summer with temperatures in the 90s, but the weatherman reported last night — cooler temps are “moving’ our way! Yay! Just…
Opening Bell Rings Big on Nasdaq
Day 165 of Photo Inspirations — Opening Bell Rings Big on NASDAQ #TBT — June 18, 2010 — This was a day when a proud mama remembered her little Cub Scout selling all those Scout-A-Rama tickets. That was the start of his entrepreneurial endeavors. Who would have thought that same little boy would be the…
Mary, Did You Know?
She’s the First Lady of the Faith — Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She was always found faithful. And what faith she had! She was the first to believe in Jesus as her Savior and Lord — while she carried Him in her womb. In 1984 Mark Lowery wrote the lyrics to, “Mary Did You…