You’ve got the power!

You’ve got the power!

If you are a Christian, you have great power within you.  Tap into the power that fills you.  Be intentional in your prayer life. Watch how God shows up. But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...
Navigation 101 with Cole

Navigation 101 with Cole

Being on a boat is like second nature to our children.  For their entire lives our boys have observed their father navigate through the waters to fishing spots, but it’s not until it’s their turn do the questions arise and possibly a little anxiety creeps up.  Driving...
Happy Father’s Day 2020

Happy Father’s Day 2020

A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” — Billy Graham I am so grateful to have been surrounded by godly father figures in my life.  From grandpas, dads, brothers, friends, and my husband,...
The Handprint

The Handprint

Footprints in the sand.  No, not the beautiful poem about Jesus carrying you, but literally a collection of footprints of all shapes and sizes were imprinted in the sand. Then, this little handprint caught my attention.  The handprint belonged to a small child. ...
Do you need to hurry up and wait?

Do you need to hurry up and wait?

Random thoughts while walking: There was a little boy, looked to be about four years of age, standing on a boogie board.  There was barely any water beneath him.  He kept moving his legs as if he was trying to make it go.  This child was smiling and yet appeared...
Being Strong in COVID times:

Being Strong in COVID times:

Our daughter, Holly, received an unwanted and not-so-nice birthday present. . . . The morning skies were brilliantly blue.  The waters were clear, calm, and refreshing.  While Tim and Cole fished for snook along the shore, I decided to disembark the boat and walk...
Who is in control?

Who is in control?

I look at the variety of shells in my hand and think about how God has us in His hands.  No matter our shape, color of our skin, or socioeconomic…He loves us all and desires for all to do right, turn to Him, believe in His Son Jesus Christ, love others and...
Where to look in unsettling times:

Where to look in unsettling times:

LOOK UP.  Trust in the Lord and wait quietly for his help. Don’t be angry when people make evil plans and succeed.  Psalm 37:7 Life gets/is crazy and confusing, so look up to The One who knows all and see all and can/will calm you.  When you’re outside, wherever you...
Arm yourself….music and Jesus! Come on.

Arm yourself….music and Jesus! Come on.

Listen up: Y’all, these songs are what came on my playlist this morning (Apple Music’s “Today’s Christian”).  While walking the beach this morning, feeling the peace of God and His mighty powerful hovering over me, I was “praying and slaying”.  I hope you will...