Month: June 2018

Sometimes the Lesson You Prepare Isn’t the Lesson At All

It took me 120 days to finish. After countless hours, disappointments and prayer, I completed the last page of the curriculum for the women’s retreat.  Five sections to cover in two days, with five women presenting the information. I …

Proverbs 17:17

Building an Outdoor Space as Marriage Therapy

This project took more planning than I am capable of. It’s a good thing my husband is so awesome. We wanted to build a pergola behind our house for years. We did it this spring, and I love …

Matthew 11:30

What the Alamo Reminded Us

We stood amazed. We were standing in front of The Alamo. We happened to be in San Antonio on the 300th anniversary. There were people buzzing all around like bees. They were preparing for a ceremony, but we …

Grateful

“No” Isn’t a Four Letter Word

The look on her face said it all.  Her tone was disappointed. “It’s ok, I really didn’t want you anyway, I just wanted your husband,” she said, then walked away. It’s not that I didn’t want to serve …

Live