When I was growing up, it was my privilege to live near my grandparents. In fact, during my last semester of college, I lived WITH my grandparents. They were exemplary Christians and the grandparents that every child deserves. My grandfather, in particular, was a genuine servant of Christ and daily demonstrated a servant’s heart in every […]
It’s Easter, and it’s Springtime in Texas! Hallelujah, Christ has risen from the grave! At this time of the year we celebrate our risen Savior and Lord. All of creation comes alive at this time of year in response to this glorious news. God’s creation is at its best! It’s Springtime in Texas! We are […]
Have you prayed for a very long time, without ever receiving your heart’s desire? I have a very special Facebook friend who lives in Africa. This friend is a devout believer in Christ. However, I received a message from him one day, questioning why God hasn’t answered his prayer of many years. He explained to me that the […]
Every year I begrudgingly make a list of New Year’s resolutions. I write them down; I forget them. I have no self discipline, and my usual pattern is to dutifully record them on January 1st, only to find the list about two or three weeks later under a pile of papers. And then I feel […]
I’ve always envied those who have thick, beautiful eyelashes. All my life I have suffered from a scarcity of eyelashes. My lashes aren’t just pale in color, they aren’t just sparse, they’re downright nonexistent. Mascara has always disagreed with me somehow. It forms little sticky specks that irritate me. I probably haven’t helped myself over […]