Widespread outbreak. That is the definition of pandemic, and we have all been living with the craziness and aftermath that it has caused in the world. But then a moment comes, when someone tells you something and the truth of it makes you catch your breath. That happened to me recently. A good friend of … Continue reading Pandemic of Kindness
There is nothing I like more than a game of peek-a-boo with a baby. What absolute joy to make a baby laugh! A baby's laugh lets me know there is a God who created beauty! Cover your eyes with your hands, open them up and say boo! Sometimes, I think we play peek-a-boo with God … Continue reading Games
I usually wake up before the alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m. Yesterday I was deliciously snuggled in my warm cocoon of blankets. It was 6 degrees F (-14 C) outside, so I was savoring my warm bed while chatting with God. I asked Him what wonderful things He's going to share with me today. … Continue reading Smokin’ hot
Last month, on a contemporary Christian radio, they asked you to sign up to encourage folks every day for the month. My gift of the Spirit is encouragement and I do whatever I can to make that happen each and every day to brighten someone else's day. I had a daily devotional where the writer … Continue reading Road signs
There are too many forces in the world, seen and unseen, that are trying to get you off track, and suck you into the darkness. Let this be your new sentence: NO! This is a powerful two letter sentence. Darkness is always trying to overpower the light. Learn how to say no, and put it … Continue reading “No” is a complete sentence
I learn some pretty valuable lessons while doing chores at the ranch. Not a whole lot else to do but pray and think while I'm filling up three 75 gallon tubs with water, for five cows we have sectioned off from the rest of the herd. It actually started when I was watering the chickens. … Continue reading I’m clear flowing water
I am overwhelmed and exhausted. It seems as if I have been waging war forever! No, not because it is tax season, silly, but spiritual warfare and other battles. When I get like this and the tears are flowing, I know God is there. I know because I know! Sometimes it takes me a bit … Continue reading Tear stained eyes
Sometimes I find God means for me to linger on a certain message until I work through it all. I call it soul simmering. I need to ponder and simmer on it until He deems otherwise. That happened recently when I read a post by Jennifer Arimborgo entitled You're Gonna Want to Write that Down. … Continue reading Soul Simmering Goodness
Remember when you were a kid dreaming about what you wanted to be when you grew up? Astronaut. princess, firefighter, cowboy. Living in the Colorado Rockies, I see a lot more cowboys than princesses. Cowboys do a dangerous job and they stand for something. Code of the West Live each day with courage. Take pride … Continue reading Riding for the brand
I was reading a fellow blogger's post and someone asked a question. “On a scale of 0 - 100% how confident are you that your God exists?” It got me thinking, how would I respond telling someone why I believe that Jesus is my Savior? What is my faith based on? Like in Proverbs 27:17b, … Continue reading The most beautiful bride, ever!
