Five Minute Friday: Catch…

Ooooh, a really off-center prompt from the Mama this week. Don't have a clue where to go with it. Hmmmm....just write - that's the idea. Just put it down there - no edits, no second thoughts. Just … Read more...

Wednesday Wonderings: of crickets, moons and grandgirls

  Picture taken last night, in our front yard just after the moon's rising.The air is still tonight, warm and balmy after an exceptionally hot day on the central coast of California. Ninety-five … Read more...

When God Asks the Questions: why do you see the speck?

 Trinity Lutheran church steeple, LBJ Ranch, Stonewall, Texas"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will … Read more...

An eBook Review: The Unlikely Missionary: from Pew-Warmer to Poverty Fighter by Dan King

 Dan King is a wonderful bear of a guy with a heart as big as he is. Several years ago, he began the blogsite BibleDude.net as a means of deepening his walk with Jesus and on that blog, he made … Read more...

The Deep Sadness: Losing Her, Piece by Piece

Joining with Bonnie after several weeks away. This post may not read like it is exactly in tune with the topic for the week - which is prayer. But please believe me when I tell you, that this … Read more...

Family Portraits #1: Aunt Eileen

Written at the kind invitation of Jennifer Dukes Lee for the High Calling's group writing project. The assignment? Describe someone from your childhood who influenced you in some way, either … Read more...

Imagine This: Hills and Canyons in Texas, Part II: Arriving at the Frio

For the first part of this post, click here.Down the back roads and by-ways of Texas hill country you continue to roll. As you head slightly south, the roadside grasses shift from brown to light … Read more...

Just Imagine – Hills and Canyons in Texas

It is hot.Beastly hot.Sweat running down the middle of your back, under your breasts, around your waist hot.As usual, you have over-packed.Way over-packed.Lugging heavy bags in and out of a car in … Read more...

Shifting Gears…Moving Towards Retreat

We've been on a journey the last week or so.A journey across time and geography,and a journey that's taken some interestingtwists and turns.Tomorrow, that journey heads inwardand things will take a … Read more...