Titus 2:3-5 (NASB) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
God's Providence
A Testimony of Faith
This weekend I had the opportunity to go to the home of a couple that I would consider one of the best friends in my life. We have been friends for the past 17 years and our children have been close to the same age. We have been on double dates together, eaten in each other’s homes and even gone on several church trips together. Our friendship has gone through many different … [Read more...] about A Testimony of Faith
McCoy’s Stand
I can honestly say that I am proud to be called a Longhorn fan after last night’s game against Alabama. Yes there is a level of disappointment and frustration with the loss. Yes I would have loved to see Colt McCoy play the entire game. I would have been less frustrated if some of the penalties that were called or not called been different. No one will ever know what would … [Read more...] about McCoy’s Stand
The Image in the Mirror
Why is it so difficult to look at our own image in the mirror? I mean, really taking a long look into the true self. I realize that every morning when we are brushing our teeth, shaving (if male), putting on make-up (if female), and fixing our hair (if we have it) we look into the mirror. When we look into the mirror in the mornings, we don’t look deep into the interior of … [Read more...] about The Image in the Mirror
Birthday Thoughts
Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Today as I reflect on my life, I am reminded of the circumstances of my birth. Even though they are very sketchy at best for me, I marvel at what God has done in spite of what would seem to be poor circumstances. What I know … [Read more...] about Birthday Thoughts