Thanksgiving Theology & Tony Romo
Thanksgiving at our house is about two things: Turducken and the Dallas Cowboys. I have to admit that both have been an acquired taste. (disclaimer: I'm not a football expert...
Finish the race: realism, contentment & hope
The holidays we celebrate at this time of year are filled with happy memories, joyful gatherings, special traditions and, for us, quietness and deep reflection. First Thanksgiving compels us evaluate...
Good News? Bad News?
There is an old HeeHaw barbershop skit when the barber is telling his story about falling from an old open cockpit airplane. Every time his listeners respond with, "Oh, my,...
World Series Lessons & Election Day
It's been 108 years since the Chicago Cubs knew the thrill of a World Series title! 108! And it almost didn't happen. In the final game of this Series, the Cubs were...
Make My Day : Pamper Your Soul
Today I am speaking at a Pamper Yourself Ladies' Day so I thought I'd share that presentation with you here. Make My Day: Pamper Your Soul "Make my day!" When...
Storm Warnings, Storm Preparations
We missed Hurricane Matthew. On purpose. I'm sure you understand why. If you have never been in a hurricane warning zone in the days prior to the storm, you have...
The Cowboy Preached Hope
He didn't really intend to, but he preached hope to me when he called. My big brother with his big hat and his big mustache and his big, hope-filled heart....Hang on tight!
Western hail storms are nothing to be trifled with. They loom dark and intimidating on the horizon then they sweep in quickly and carrying chaos. Crops decimated, power lines torn,...
Costly Comfort
There are times when someone puts a hand on your arm and immediately their gentle look and touch tell you that they know. They KNOW. And their words and actions are...
May God enable me to know His power, believe His promises, pursue His ways