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…
Sweet Sleep for Jesus AND Me
Yes, Jesus was sound asleep.Not pacing. Not panicking. Not Googling “how to survive a storm on the Sea of Galilee.”He was in the stern of the boat…sound asleep on a pillow. Meanwhile, the disciples were losing their ever-loving minds. Winds howling. Waves crashing. Boats rocking. Faith? Overboard. “Don’t You care that we’re drowning?” they cried.…
Faith Over Fear
I was a greeter at my church last weekend. Arrayed in my mask in keeping with CDC guidelines, as well as six-feet social distancing, I was game-on! I love being a greeter, from my own experience of being greeted by a friendly face. It’s heart-warming to notice being noticed. At my church, which holds 1,200…
Finding Rest (Even in a Storm)
I have known rest and I have known storms. I prefer rest – especially at this season of my life. I prefer quiet, peaceful waters that allow “my boat” to just coast along. Sure, my boat may encounter a an underwater boulder or two, but that boulder is just an easy bump that didn’t take…
At Least He Got Out of the Boat!
I was inspired by my “anchor” blog yesterday enough to give me “meat” for my blog today. Here comes Jesus walking on the water. He calls Peter to come to Him, so in a bold, audacious step of faith, Peter got out of the boat and started walking on water. He didn’t hesitate. He took…
Weathering the Storm
We’re stoked about the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon being given by the downtown Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital which includes our North location volunteers. It’s going to be a great way to spend a Saturday with some other volunteers going with me. We are decked out in our 50s and 60s outfits because, after all, a prize…