Heroes
HEROES I have a confession to make. I always considered Memorial Day just another national holiday. Loving history, It wasn’t until I learned about Memorial Day history that I grew to appreciate the importance of those who laid down their lives for us all. Originally...
A Most Important Reminder
Recently, mothers everywhere were celebrated. We reminisced, shared food, gave flowers, and spent time with our mothers. Many of us, like myself, celebrate with memories of our dear moms in Heaven. However, this year, Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day coming soon) was a...
The Long Arms of Jesus
There’s a common thread among the people we talk to … most had no home life growing up … no father and/or mother in their life … most were subjected to abuse. Many say there is no way the God of the Universe could or would love someone like them …but Jesus!
Fleeting Moments
This month we have two granddaughters graduating high school. How is that possible? Exciting for them … surreal for us. It was just yesterday we held tiny bundles in our arms, welcoming them to the world … catching them as they took their first steps … searching...
Little Sheep
One of the first scriptures I memorized as a child was Psalm 23. It was a beautiful picture of what Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, does for each of us, His sheep. It wasn’t until the last few years that I fully came to appreciate its meaning. In Psalm, David, a...
I Am What I Am
I was blessed to have parents who cared for their family. They each took, housed, and saw to their needs until they passed. I loved spending time with my maternalgrandparents (especially my “Bom-Bom,” who was THE best cook in the...
That First Step
A couple of years ago, I surprised my husband with a special birthday present. It was something he had talked about his whole life and something on his bucket list – skydiving! I took him to the airport to meet his instructor, get his “training,” and get suited up. ...
What the World Needs Now
I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately, probably because I’ve \been listening to “oldies but goodies” from my hey-day. From the Beatles, Sweet Baby James, and Three Dog Night (and don’t forget the Doobie Brothers), I ran across one from 1965 – “What the...
Deep Roots
I grew up in Big D. From my first memories; I have been fascinated with trees. I just knew if I climbed all the way to the top, I could reach heaven. As I grew older, I became more aware of the world as we traveled around the country. When we went west, the...
Prison Bars: Seen and Unseen
Anyone who has worked in a prison ministry has dealt with plenty of men and women incarcerated while living behind steel bars. Laws have been broken and you have been found guilty. There is no freedom. Prisoners are told when to wake up, when to eat, when to bathe,...
CLEAN UP YOUR MESS
God’s forgiveness is available, regardless of how broken we think we are.
Patience is a Virtue
“Sit down, be quiet, be patient.” My dear, sweet mother said this practically every day. I got the “sit down” command down pat. As far as “be quiet,” … well, not so much. And sadly, now 60+ years later, I have to admit I never mastered being patient. My lack of...
The Power of One
Behind every great movement of history lies a single individual who had the courage to take the first step. This week, I’m excited to share with you how one action, taken by one person, can be the spark to ignite a movement of transformation and revival.
GIVE HONOR
Give Honor: “to regard or treat (someone) with admiration and respect” We hear it often. Honor our country. Honor our flag. Honor our fallen soldiers. Honor our first responders. The fifth commandment in the Bible says, “Honor your father and your mother,...
Get Go Tell It! – Debby’s Book
