Faith straight from God’s Word, the Bible.
You may hear me talk often about my Grandma Barnes. She wasn’t really my grandma but I would sure like to claim her. My parents met her at church when we moved from windy west Texas to Oklahoma when I was only three. She was about 60 years old then and for the next 15…
I love the beginning of a new year. A whole year ahead, full of memories yet to be experienced, new possibilities and a fresh new calendar. {I love this planner and this one} I sometimes make resolutions; but I realize I have made some of the same resolutions year after year.
The butterflies were out in full force today! They were so beautiful opening their delicate wings as they dart in and around the Lantana. (I don’t always have success planting something; but when I do, you can bet I will plant it again next year!) I couldn’t help but think of my nephew, Wilson….
Today was the most beautiful October 1st, ushering in fall with a gentle breeze and a copper tone. I am so thankful for a little cooler weather even though I really do like the fun, hot summers. I may be a little early for the turkey and dressing; but bring on the thankfulness!
We worked this set of 400 lb. calves today. I was “alley help” pushing the calves up toward the “chute help.”
I am trying desperately to do some major cleanup around the ranch this summer. It helps that I have two capable teenage daughters who need a job. So the three of us have stripped stalls, cleaned the hay barn, organized the tack room, swept the shop building, sorted out closets, weeded flower beds, and any…
In the last few months, I have attended two heart-wrenching funerals. A young couple burying their baby daughter and parents mourning the loss of their seventeen year old, precious son. There are no words to express the level of their suffering. People are hurting. No one, in any circumstance, is immune to the pain and evil in this world. I…
Between volleyball tournament games last Friday, Roger and I took our girls out for lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Before we sat at the table I made my way to the ladies restroom. I did my, shall we say, “ladies restroom business” and proceeded to wash my hands. In this little one-person bathroom, I…
SUNDAY: 50th Wedding Anniversary Last September, Roger and I were privileged to celebrate with his parents on their 50th wedding anniversary. I respect and love them both very much. This week started with a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary celebration for my parents. 50 years ago they got married in some friends’ Stillwater, OK living room…
The deep red color of this pomegranate fruit is so beautiful. Unlike an apple or pear, where the fruit is basically one piece, the pomegranate fruit is all of these little seeds together. They remind me of the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,…
Today, I want to share with you something very personal to me… My little red prayer box. Have you ever felt your prayer life to be floundering or nonexistent? Yeah, me too. I have been through seasons of closeness with God and seasons when I couldn’t find my way. Times when praise filled my heart…
I took our dogs, Bonnie and Sadie, for a quick mile walk yesterday morning before going to my girls’ volleyball game. I love a good morning walk! It gets the the body moving and all the mental juices flowing. Yesterday was a beautiful morning, especially for January. As I walked, I thought about our perspective…