Walking with God
Life is about Balance
Life is about balance. So today I had a protein shake for breakfast and two chocolate chip cookies for lunch. Isn’t that balanced? Okay, probably not the smartest of eating choices I’ve made, but it sure was yummy. As I read through Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 balance is key....
Honoring Mr. Terry Ballard
Today is the day we celebrate the life of Mr. Terry Ballard. This man was called many things: Husband Father Granddaddy Banker Red Coat (Florida Strawberry Festival Director) Former mayor Entrepreneur History buff Patriotic Man The General And the list goes on… I was...
I cannot be God.
For you are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God. Psalm 86:10 I can’t be God. I’m not even going to try to be God. Be more like Christ? Yes! But I cannot be God. To borrow a few lines from the Phillips, Craig, and Dean song, “You Are God Alone”, God...
And She's Off to College…
“Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the Lord. Jeremiah 23:24 Yep, that was the bible verse that I woke up to on the day we were moving our daughter to college. Appropriate to share with her? You...
He's no magician…He's just God.
Jesus cracks me up. I wonder how many times He wanted to just shake His head and say, “Serious?” First of all, He’s so considerate. In Mark 8:1-3 we see where a huge crowd, of about 4,000, had been gathered around and listening to and learning from Jesus for about...
Feel Safe in the Arms of God
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 The pine tree standing in our pasture isn’t moving throughout the day. It is planted into the ground and remains in place. As the day goes by the position of the...
A godly Father
You’re a good good father. The man the God placed in my life 31 years ago who made me laugh, feel secure, was a stud (*wink*truth*), and loved me is still with me today. (Twenty-five awesome years of marriage approaching in October) Now, fast forward all these years,...
How to Cope with Grief
What an emotional week we’ve had, not only for my home state, but for our country, and world as well. Terror has struck across our land. My heart aches. God’s heart aches. Yesterday I had a conversation with a gentleman about the recent events that have taken place in...
Don't just think positive, think godly.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 You’ve often heard someone say, “Think positive thoughts”. I’m all for thinking positive. But this morning, while I was praying for someone to...
Happy Birthday, Holly Anne
Today is Holly’s 18th Birthday. She actually has written on our refrigerator calendar, beside the month of June, “Holly’s Month”. She didn’t write “Holly’s Month” only because of her birthday, but she graduated, turns 18, has orientation at her new school, moves in to...
To God be the Graduation Glory
The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. Habakkuk 3:19 Give credit where credit is due. God’s power and awesomeness is recognized in chapter 3 of the book of Habakkuk. The prophet Habakkuk doesn’t only...
You've Got The Power!
Y’all, this is good stuff! First of all, whew!...what a weekend! I’ve attended graduation parties, driven five hours (one way) to see the beautifully God-filled wedding of my nephew and drove back home (five more hours) in one day, rose early Sunday morning to honor...