Inspirational

It’s Not Fair!

“Do not expect to be treated fairly in this life.” This is how one of my devotions began today. When I hear the phrase “That’s not fair,” I immediately picture an elementary school playground and a teacher who drew the short stick with playground duty. My mom was an elementary school teacher. I can remember… Continue reading It’s Not Fair!

family life · storytelling · travel

Apple Pickin’ Day

I love to go apple pickin’ in the fall.  Bill and I went to Oak Glen, California to Riley’s Apple Farms (rileysapplefarm.com)  It was an amazing place loaded with tons of apple trees and tons of charm. I’ll be honest, I am mostly in it for the caramel apple, which I thoroughly enjoy.  Nothing says… Continue reading Apple Pickin’ Day

storytelling · travel

Don’t Ever Look Them In The Eye

I have a theory that is absolutely unscientific and, yet, I believe it to be true.  The times I have gotten a traffic ticket were the times I locked eyes with the officer as I passed by him in my car.  The instant it happened, I knew I was done for … every single time!… Continue reading Don’t Ever Look Them In The Eye

Inspirational · storytelling

Resistance

I’ve been reading some great books by an author who uses the word ‘resistance’ to describe why we don’t do all the things we want, should and need to make our lives what they were meant to be. One such fantastic book is called The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. I believe it is… Continue reading Resistance

Inspirational

Will I Be Faithful?

After reading The Insanity of God and hearing the incredible life-changing stories of people around the world living through persecution for their faith in Christ, while inspired, I couldn’t help but feel my life seemed small in comparison. None of us can understand why we have been given the life we have. What we can… Continue reading Will I Be Faithful?

family life

Don’t Pick any Lead Daisies

Today is a tough day for my family. It marks ten years that my precious mama went to heaven. She is perfect and whole, worshipping her Jesus, which makes me rejoice. For those of us left here in this world, it’s been a struggle. We aren’t complete yet, and can’t see clearly. For us, living… Continue reading Don’t Pick any Lead Daisies

Inspirational

No One’s Good

Photo: wmht.org It is easy to become cynical when you study the history of humanity and, for that matter, the present life we are experiencing. People are mean and cruel to each other. People are selfish and prideful. I’m baffled at how anyone can live one day out among the masses and come away with… Continue reading No One’s Good

Inspirational

I Need a Little Mary Time

It is a sweet September morning. The air is fresh, cool, clean and crisp. The sun is shining and the sky is actually quite blue. I’m sitting on our deck drinking my coffee and soaking in the newness of the day. The summer was a string of wet, gray sunless days here in Kentucky. I… Continue reading I Need a Little Mary Time

Inspirational

Darkness to Light

One dark, stormy afternoon in Mustang, Oklahoma, when our son was almost two, we heard the town’s sirens fill our house indicating there was a tornado coming. It was already raining and the wind was strong when we made our way outside, headed for the storm cellar. In Oklahoma, houses rarely have basements but some… Continue reading Darkness to Light

Inspirational

My Eyebrows

NBC … these three letters have several famous meanings but, to my sister and me, they mean Name Brand Clothing in Oklahoma City and also in Fort Worth.  I honestly can’t remember how long they have been in business, but I would guess since the late 80’s.  America’s finest department stores agreed to sell all… Continue reading My Eyebrows