My husband, John, is about to have his second cataract surgery. The first one was a few weeks ago and he quickly noticed how clearly he could see (cue the music). For two years he’d been complaining that we needed a new TV because the...
Happy Independence Day! One Fourth of July when I was a little kid, my mom and dad (I’ll just throw them both under the bus) thought it would be cool to light sparklers and throw them back and forth across the yard like shooting stars. The...
I think I have inspiration overload. I think a lot of us do. And I think too much inspiration can hinder my ability—our ability— to be truly inspired. What do I mean? I mean when we’ve taken in too much inspiration it can actually become an obstacle...
Looking out the airplane window, flying into Dallas, I got the biggest lump in my throat and teared up as I watched the city in which I live come into view. Barely. I strained to see skyscrapers peeking through the thick layer of smog that...
“Don’t smile so much,” she warned me, “you’ll get wrinkles.” The woman, whose name escapes me, suggested that I relax my face muscles, draw my chin slightly downward while softly raising my eyebrows in order to bring a pleasant look to my face without actually smiling. You’re trying that...
It’s been a hell of a week. I had planned to write this month about the "season of hustle" that is upon us. But to tell you the truth, the past week has been hard and heart-aching. So, I thought it best to write to you—and...
Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. Psalm 139:4 NIV That’s a sobering thought: Before I ever say anything… God already knows what’s coming. The question is: Will the Lord be blessed by what’s about to roll off my tongue… and will others...
Here we are, approaching the end of summer and the start of a new season. Whether you have children preparing for back to school or not, I’m willing to bet you’re at least anticipating the end of these hot days and looking forward to what’s...
Today, we’re looking at Philippians 1:12-18 where Paul launches into why he is in prison in Rome. Do you know that Paul wrote most of the New Testament? And much of what he wrote was written while he was in prison? Think about that. Y'all…this...
Have you noticed lately how people are starved for encouragement? Did you know, as Christ-followers, we’re called to give encouragement to others? Yep, that’s right! Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…encouraging one another—and...