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Hindsight
I didn’t realize how easy it is to ignore things my body was literally blaring at me. How is it possible to overlook an extra 27-pound cyst that was growing like crazy? I don’t know, but I sure did it. It started before I even knew. I think, in actuality, this thing was growing from about the time I moved to Texas in 2014. Yeah. Almost 4 years. When I look at how God worked in this, it is really amazing. First of all, He provided a lucrative consulting job for me in downtown Dallas. So, I moved from Prosper, Texas into downtown Dallas. Of course, before I had the…
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Doing 180
Wow. It’s gone by so fast – and yet, as I sit here this morning, it seems like eons ago. Yes, it’s true – 180 days ago today was surgery. And, do you think I am grateful? Heck YES! So, I’m not turning 180-degrees, so to speak. I am, however, taking extra time to thank God and those who have prayed for me. It’s been an amazing time of healing and discovery…I am blessed and overjoyed at what is before me. When I woke up from surgery, I immediately said, “Ok, God – you aren’t done with me yet. Thank You.” I am repeating that today. – RG
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Hope
It’s been a few years since I packed up the U-Haul and pulled out of “Dodge” in New Mexico. At that moment, I was sad and still had my eyes on the horizon. Today, I have hope again. After all, “the earth is the Lord’s”, right? Right. I’ve been studying about prayer, attitudes and focus (not all in the same places, mind you). It has come to my attention that complications and obstacles don’t necessarily mean, “NO”. I am happy to say we are in a restart. This is good. We will prevail. – RG
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It’s Right There!
Sometimes you can read the same passage and see something new. I don’t know how many times I’ve read or heard the 23 Psalm. Today, however, something new and wonderful happened. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” Psalm 23:1 NIV Nothing. I lack nothing. Really? Really! It’s right there in front of my face. What a great way to start a Monday, with the reaffirmation that the best Shepherd is out in front and I lack nothing because of Him. Because of His great love. Because He cares for me – and you. Now, that’s something – or someone – to celebrate. – RG
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Merci
Today there is a mist, It’s in my heart and on my lashes. I wish I could tell Mom & Dad How much they have given me. The humor, the tenacity, The foundation, The memories, The character, The essence of who I am. God – will you please tell them thank you again? I wish I could at least one more time. – RG
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Pursuing Yes
I’m excited. Ok, so that’s pretty much my norm, right? But this time, it’s a little different… Lots of people believe the Church is irrelevant. Unfortunately, in some cases the institution(s) with that moniker have been their own worst enemy. I beg to differ, though, because God has called the Church to be relevant and “set apart”. Huh? How can that be? How can we be involved (relevant) and set apart at the same time? It’s all about how you approach the phrase. How about outstanding? Inspiring? Valuable? Cherished? Unique? Priceless? The attributes believers in Jesus bring to others should be prefaced by adjectives of great worth and desirability. Life,…
