A couple of years ago I was driving and a car passed and honked loudly. My little five-year old granddaughter Jessica, said, "Don't you honk at my Nana, she is an old lady." Children call things like they are! I began to think about that description of me. What kind of an old lady am I, and will continue to be, if the Lord tarries? First, [...]
Through the years I have learned to stay focused on my goals in life. It takes discipline to persevere through the daily hindrances of life. "Crazy" problems or situations can happen at the most inopportune or inconvenient times. Our plans for the day can go out the window in a moment. For instance, I had a paper to write and many obstacles kept cropping up. [...]
Do you realize our God is concerned about the little things in life? If He is concerned about the details, how much more should we consider the little things of life like He does!Faithfulness is one of the characteristics of our God. His faithfulness provides a bridge or a link between the past and our future. For instance, a couple of days ago, we had snow [...]
Throughout my life I have believed that I am only as good as my words. My grandparents told me a long time ago, "If my word is no good, then I am no good." There have been times when I have been unable to do certain things I planned. However, that should be the exception and not the rule. I don't want to make empty promises [...]
On every hand we witness how much our world is being invaded with violence, perversion and a disregard for morality and Godliness.I believe the anointing of God is needed more today than ever before. My thought is how much are we willing to pay to access the anointing of God in our lives? We need help to be able to live without fear and constant unsettling [...]
A few days ago I was having lunch with a dear ministry friend. As we shared with each other the subject of fear came up. I shared this word with her, "If we don't conquer our giants when we are young and possess strength and vitality, they will conquer us when we are old and feeble." For instance, fear is a stronghold we have to face. [...]
In our part of Southeast Texas we are rejoicing over the Astros win and their right to play in the World Series. I am not much of a sports fan but I do like to see individuals and teams achieve their personal best. Who doesn't want to be a champion? Who doesn't desire success? The reality is that few of us are going to play on [...]
In I Timothy 4:6 it says, "...we are to be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine." This past week I have been in Southern California attending a conference, speaking in a couple of churches and recorded two radio interviews. However, the best part was seeing and spending time with friends from the past thirty or [...]
Our world is quickly becoming more polarized than I ever dreamed could happen. At my age I am well aware of how many things are designed to keep me from running my race well. I don't want to waste my time or my days on things that do not have eternal value. Don't be concerned, my head is not in the sand! I am well aware [...]
Years ago I read a quote by Thomas A Edison that went something like this: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Such a true statement! When the hurricane Harvey hit Texas our world changed dramatically. The nonprofit I founded, Operation Refuge, along with others, was found in the middle of many days of opportunities and [...]
