Tag: change

Getting Stared At

09/19/2017Daily Life, Spiritual Challenge, , , 2 Comments

Brian and I went for a hike recently in a state park here in Texas, and we happened upon this group of deer. Do you see them looking at me as I’m taking their picture. All three are continue here

Papa’s New Golf Cart

09/05/2017Spiritual Walk, , , , Leave a comment

Brian’s new toy arrived just in time for our sons and grandsons to have a blast driving it around the neighborhood last week. It is the perfect vehicle for scooting here and there, hauling kids with wet towels to and from the pool, and simple joy rides.

Of course, the grandsons both had a turn driving it, but the big boys had the most fun with it. Since the golf cart had to stay on our neighborhood streets, we always knew they were never too far away. There was only so far they could go.

The physical golf cart came with limitations, and I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to suggest that we, as Christians, put similar limitations on our continue reading here

 Walking Toward Happily-Ever-After

07/18/2017Attributes of God, contentment, Daily Life, Relationships, , , , 4 Comments

So, I’m trying to think what to put on social media for my upcoming anniversary. I’m not good with those posts. Everyone else writes such glowing tributes to their spouse and I love to read them, but I always feel like my words fall short.

Sometimes, I read those posts, compare myself, and wonder what is wrong keep reading here

In the Valley of the Shadow

05/30/2017Daily Life, Death Grief and Mourning, Spiritual Challenge, , , , , 5 Comments

On Saturday, my 25-year-old nephew attended his 7th or 8th funeral (he’s lost count) of friends or acquaintances who have died due to overdose or effects of heroin.

The complete tally of funerals he’s attended don’t include continue here

Family Recipes

04/25/2017Death Grief and Mourning, Relationships, Spiritual Walk, , , 3 Comments

So much is lost when a family member or loved one passes away. Voices. Love. Comfort. Familiarity. Routine. Wisdom . Stories. And, yes, even recipes.

My friend Becky is very much aware of this; her precious mother is in that stage of hospice care where pain medications gradually increase and her mother’s presence gradually decreases. The reality of what is soon to be lost looms large on the horizon.

In the face of this coming loss, Becky started a Face Book page where she is uploading favorite family recipes. When Becky visits with her continue reading here