My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 (NIV) It wasn’t fair. I was in a great mood; enjoying my time with a group of ladies who were upbeat and fun. Then, it happened. Without anyone else knowing and with great purpose, she walked over to me, she aimed, and she fired. Her insults and...
Throughout the course of life, perspective on age changes quite a bit. When you’re sixteen, you feel invincible. When you’re eighteen, you want independence. When you’re thirty, you’re hoping to have made some kind of progress on your goals. Then, when you’re about forty, one word is usually at the front of your mind— legacy. You want to live a...
“For great is His love towards us and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.” Psalm 117:2 August 2016 was life changing for me. Not only was my oldest son getting married, but our community suffered an unprecedented flood— and it all happened at the same time. We had left our new home in Louisiana nice and tidy to travel to Hot...
I’ve always been a fighter. Sometimes it’s my greatest weakness; other times, my greatest strength. But over the years, I’ve found that a choice to fight doesn’t guarantee that the cause I’m fighting for will be fulfilled. It’s when I fight right that the battle is won. That’s why Jesus said in Mark 10:34-35, “Do not suppose that I have come...
We see it on so many Instagram photos these days. A hashtag that lets people know, “Hey, I got the life I want.” That new car in the driveway of your new home, while your newborn is sleeping in your arms? #blessed. That’s not a bad thing… in fact I like seeing people enjoy life! When it concerns me is when...
In college, I majored in history. There’s just something about exploring events that changed the course of lives, people groups —even entire nations— that intrigues me. I love learning from the past, and using those lessons in my present to make my future better. Even more than I love learning from stories in Texas or American history, I love learning from...