On Sunday, my family and I spent an hour and a half sitting in a historical building, enjoying and laughing at a live comedy show. Yes, it was Mother’s Day and yes, that’s what I wanted to do. Why? Because I value laughter. Plus I know the comedian, she’s a sweet friend. Do you value laughter? Why or why not? Did you know Continue Reading
When God Gets My Leftovers
This past weekend my family and I went to Red Robin for lunch. Burgers, salads, wraps, and fries. Yummy! Because we all love their fries, we asked for a To Go box. My son Justin claimed we’d eat them later. Now you need to know I am NOT one to eat leftovers. Especially day old french fries. Actually, I often throw away our leftovers when I find Continue Reading
Hope for the Hard Hearted
I’m a visual learner. So when I saw these sunflowers I knew there was a message of hope to share. Good thing this street light was extra long. It gave me time to snap a picture. This image still fascinates me. Here’s this rock hard surface with sunflowers growing in the cracks. In the middle of an intersection, in the turning lane! This once Continue Reading
Feed My Sheep
Have you ever had a Bible story follow you around like a stray kitten? I have. It’s this one. 15When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?”“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love Continue Reading
Heroes, Make Some Noise!
I’m captivated by the Thunderbirds. The rumbling roar over Colorado Springs during football season or on graduation day gets me every time. And I’m not the only one. Cars swerve off the freeway and onto the shoulder, families gather in nearby parking lots, some watch from rooftops--just to look up. How does this flight crew perform such amazing Continue Reading
No More Sandcastles
When I saw this sandcastle last fall, I wondered who started digging and why they stopped. Did they realize their efforts would soon be fruitless and washed away to sea? Was high tide coming? Did they did distracted? Was it time to go home? What? Seeing this blob of sand makes me think about my life. I’ve wasted years building on sandy ground. Continue Reading