Jack and Patience

Jack At the risk of talking too much about our puppy, I felt I needed to share the name that fit. Are you ready? “What is Jack. Final answer.” Swew! What a relief to have a name for this little guy. He seems to already be responding to it too. Potty training…well that’s another story. I’m still as bad at it as …

Clear Road Sign

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased (Hebrews 13:15). I read this scripture before turning the light off last night, and  I made a mental note to revisit it …

The Devil and Costco

I almost lost my religion. With a very short list of necessities (milk, bread, pork ribs, and crab dip) I ventured through the chaos of the huge store. I knew when I couldn’t find a parking spot it would be bad. But this crowd was worse than the threat of a hurricane and Christmas Eve combined.  People were meandering everywhere I …

Resplendent

You (God) are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. (Psalm 76:4) Resplendent. It’s not my every day language. It’s what I call a $5.00 word. Resplendent. It rolls off my Oklahoma tongue with grace and beauty (which few words do), and it evokes an emotion within. My heart skips a beat. My mind wonders, “What does it …

An Olive Tree

One of the first things I saw when I went to Israel was the Mount of Olives. (This picture is not it, only an olive tree.) Immediately as I looked upon those gnarled ancient trees I saw the sufferings of Christ. I could barely constrain my wails. I held my breath trying to muffle the loud cries threatening to erupt …