Happy Monday. A statement said to me recently made me sad. It was, “I feel so alone, especially in a particular, large gathering.” Have you been there? Feeling isolated, oblivious to people around you? Job had an experience like that. … Continue reading →

Happy Monday. I just learned of the death of one of my long time heroes, Elisabeth Elliot. I read her book, Through Gates of Splendor, as a young woman. In it she told of going to a tribe of uncivilized natives, the Auca … Continue reading →

Happy Monday. According to the weather reports for weeks, we are in a stormy season. There are daily reports of tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, hail, and of all things, snow in places. In Texas, May was the wettest month since records have … Continue reading →

We have been having spring storms recently. Maybe you have also. But as the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Do the stormy times in life work that way? It seems I am learning each day of tests and … Continue reading →

Happy Monday. Last weekend, I had a rare privilege of taking a road trip to Arkansas with some of my family. It’s a perfect time of year, because the wild flowers were in bloom. There were fields of blue bonnets, … Continue reading →

Happy Monday. I hope your Easter was great as we all were reminded of new life. Even nature is showing off in her colorful blooms. You’re not there yet? Take heart, you know it’s coming, it’s promised! I am reminded of one of my … Continue reading →

Happy Monday. It’s officially spring–yeah! We have blooming trees, daffodils, tulips…and pot holes! Because of extreme highs and lows in temperatures this winter, roads and cars are suffering. I have a deep pot hole not too far from my home that … Continue reading →

Happy Monday. Did you remember to “spring ahead” Saturday? Me, too, but I don’t feel the spring. I’ll adjust! Recently, as I drove on our toll road to church, a sign flashed over the highway. It said, “Don’t Wreck Your Life.” … Continue reading →

Happy Monday and Happy March. I have a song in my head today. It’s a silly one from several years ago. Maybe you remember it. It’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” When I think about it, I smile or even laugh. … Continue reading →

Happy Monday. Last November, early in the month, I was in the garden area of a local store. I saw a box with the picture of a beautiful red amaryllis on it. I picked it up and read the claim, … Continue reading →