TO INFINITY AND BEYOND…
My husband and my granddaughter sometimes have a word exchange like this: “I love you.” “I love you more.” “I love you more than that.” “I love you even more than that!” “Well, I love you to infinity and beyond!” … Continued
What it Means to be a Servant
Recently, while reading through the book of Luke, I came across some verses that I didn’t remember reading before. As I read them, I found myself bristling like a cat whose fur is being rubbed in the wrong direction. I … Continued
Reminders from George
This week we were saddened to say goodbye to our Australian Shepherd, George. We’ve had George for ten years and he will be missed here at the ranch. At times, I called George “the big galoot” because it seemed like … Continued
A Hierarchy of Needs
What’s Your Motivation? At the beginning of the school year, each teacher was given a print-out of Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy. We discussed how important it is to remember that if our students’ physical needs and security needs are not being … Continued
Call to me…
A few days ago my phone rang in the middle of the day, and I was surprised to see that my granddaughters were video calling me. They had found a feather they wanted to ask me about. I was so … Continued
The Plans I Have For You…
Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse often found on cards or plaques, or quoted for quick inspiration: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future … Continued
Impossible = Opportunity
It can really be depressing looking at all the world’s impossible problems. The political unrest in our society is ripping our country apart. The coronavirus is killing people, stealing our sense of security, and destroying our economy. Women and children … Continued
WARNING! THIS IS NOT A “FLUFFY” MESSAGE
Obedience to God is not the saving factor, but is the result of being saved. If you are not obedient to God, it reveals a problem with your heart. Rejection of God still leads to punishment and destruction. Your actions … Continued
Cactus Flowers
I just saw four big yellow flowers on some cactus in our pasture. Cactus flowers bring back some memories of growing up in the country. When the yellow, pink, and red blossoms appeared on the cacti in the pastures surrounding … Continued
