This past week we were blessed to visit San Antonio. Of course while there you have to go see the Alamo. We watched a video which gave a short version of the events surrounding the battle in which Santa Anna defeated the settlers. Following this battle, the phrase "Remember the Alamo" became the great battle... Continue Reading →

It's that time of year when the birds start building their nests on my porch. I don't always like the mess they leave but I do enjoy watching the process. Mother bird becomes so protective of her eggs and especially so when they hatch. It reminded me of the above verse that sits on my... Continue Reading →

If you know who this women is, it probably says something about your age! I remember my grandmother watching "As the World Turns."  This is Eileen Fulton, who played the character of Lisa. Lisa was a character! She is the woman you loved to hate. Every week we wondered what the new drama would be.... Continue Reading →

Most every little girl loves a fairy tale! Wouldn't we all love to be whisked off by Prince Charming and live happily ever after??? Unfortunately, we don't live in Camelot. We live in a world where people don't keep their commitments. Loving is short-lived and not worth the effort to learn how to. Today is... Continue Reading →

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of all the griping and complaining about our leadership in our country. It's really nothing new! If you look back, we have griped about everyone who has been in office. No one is exempt! Let's be the change!! Start today praying for your leaders. I appreciate the... Continue Reading →

Today, January 29th, is my dad's birthday. I truly love and appreciate him. Dad is not one to talk a lot. If he ever says anything, it is after he has had time to think about it. A lot of the things I have learned from him come by observation, not so much in the... Continue Reading →

There are many days that I look in the mirror and wish I could forget about what I see! Some mornings it's pretty rough! But, if I did forget what I saw, I wouldn't attempt to change anything. (As a side note, some things can't be changed. 🙂 ) I love reading the book of... Continue Reading →

Today I am enjoying a beautiful snow day inside!! Whenever we have a decent snow I am reminded of an event in my childhood. We lived in Illinois at the time and were driving to Tennessee to visit our grandparents for Christmas. When we hit the Tennessee line the weather changed to ice and snow.... Continue Reading →

Hope everyone had a good holiday season. I know I'm a few days late but, Happy New Year. Let me invite you to turn this new year into a year of Praise! We can get awfully down about life. What if we turn this year around and speak praise to our God every day? Keep... Continue Reading →

Of all the names of Jesus, I think my favorite is Immanuel. In Hebrew it means "God with us. " Our Holy God came to earth and dwelt among us. My prayer for family, friends or anyone reading this, is to put that in your heart. Let that be the driving force of your life.... Continue Reading →