Today’s Wedding I love a wedding, don’t you? It’s such a joyful event watching two people join their lives together in marriage. You’ve watched the relationship develop then the engagement comes. Next, a flurry of activity occurs; the dress is purchased, bridesmaids and groomsmen are chosen, a wedding date is set and a venue is … More Why An Exceptional Future Wedding Is On My Mind
Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. Joseph Parry Friendship — A Gift From God I am convinced that friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. Friends add so much to our lives — someone to laugh with, someone to cry with, someone safe to vent our frustrations with, … More The Value of Old Friends, New Friends and the Best Friend Ever
A Window Seat View I was fortunate enough to snag a window seat on a recent flight from Dallas to New Orleans. It was a beautiful, sunny day — not a cloud in the sky and the view was amazing. I was traveling alone so with no one to talk to, I did a lot … More How A God’s Eye View Taught Me The Value Of Letting Go
A Wave Of Grief They say that grief comes in waves. I believe that it’s true. When you least expect it, a memory comes to mind and draws you back into the grief. The wave crashes then ebbs and all is calm again. That happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Someone posted an … More How Joy Can Balance Waves Of Grief
Sleep Interrupted Have you ever woken up earlier than you wanted to and not been able to go back to sleep? If you wake up between, say, 1:00 and 4:00 in the morning, it’s not so difficult to try to get back to sleep — you know you have several hours before it’s time to … More Why The Stars Remind Me God Is Always There
Imagination: the faculty of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses. I have a vivid imagination. Most of the time, it’s a good thing, like when I’m reading a good book. I can easily get lost in the story and become the character. Right now, I’m reading a … More How Imagination Is Helping My Worship This Easter
Have you ever caught yourself complaining about something when you really didn’t have a good reason to complain? Especially in the current state of our world? I have, I’m ashamed to admit. Deep In The Heart Of Texas – Waco I visited Texas last weekend with two close friends. It was our annual “get away … More It’s All Relative: Why Compassion Is Better Than Complaining
A Word For The Year Happy New Year! Are you heading into 2022 with hope and confidence or with fear and uncertainty? After the past couple of years, I wouldn’t be surprised if it were the latter. Sometimes it helps to choose a word, quote or a scripture passage to focus on during the year. … More How A Birthday Blessing Became My New Year’s Word
It’s that time of the year again. We’ve just celebrated Thanksgiving, the day set aside to reflect on all of the blessings of our lives. It’s not just a day though, is it? Doesn’t it seem like our thoughts go to the things we are grateful for every November? As I reflect on Thanksgiving 2021, … More Seven Things I Am Thankful For In 2021
Hi Friends! I’m back! If this is your first time reading my blog, you probably didn’t even know I was gone. But, if you’re one of my regular readers, you may be wondering where I’ve been the past three weeks. Instead of my blog posts there were only crickets — or cicadas this year. Why … More Why I Need To Join Procrastinators Anonymous
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