One of my friends tells a funny-ish story about being on vacation with their 5 kids and leaving one of their young sons behind after making a stop for lunch. They’d driven about 10 miles down the road when they realized he wasn’t in the...
If you know me, you know I hold to a biblical worldview. However, my thoughts here reflect a *method* or process that while geared toward Christians is one I believe can be adapted to anyone. Let's be clear; we aren’t voting for a savior. There’s only...
"If you want to leave your best legacy, write it yourself. Focus on who are you more than what you do. Care less about what the world thinks of you than what you can do for the world. Be your best self and leave the...
A dear friend of mine died last week. Someone I grew up with. We went all through school together, and as adults, worshiped together at the same church in Orlando until John and I moved to Dallas. He died suddenly - an “aortic rupture”. I...
Like so many of you, I am grieved over the death yesterday of beloved actor, Robin Williams. And while I celebrate his life by remembering his brilliant life’s work, I can’t help but pose the questions that I’m sure many are wondering: • What happens...
It is the first week of the second month of the New Year 2014. Already I feel behind. In fact, I have felt behind since last January… or longer, if the truth were told. OK, since it’s a new year and all, and since we’re...
Sometimes I ask God, "why" and He remains silent. Other times, He speaks loud and clear. I found the following message from G.D. Watson both hurtful and humbling as well as freeing. It is one of those "good" words that is more "good-for-you" good rather...
We tend to take for granted the things we have in great abundance. Do we not? On this day when we celebrate our many freedoms I'm especially grateful to live in a country where I have the freedom to worship my God without fear of threat...
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18 So, how's your day going? Mine, thanks for asking, started off a little, uh, painful. :=/ I spent some good time with the Lord this morning in Ephesians 4:1-2 which says, "I...
Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Shelly Musselman, co-owner of 4510 boutique and T-Room in Dallas, and member of our community. Shelly passed away Tuesday after suffering a brain aneurysm during a ski trip in Aspen with her husband, Jim. 4510 is known...