Follow Well. Lead Well.
I sometimes escape in my mind to times resting, dreamily afloat on a raft in the ocean next to the beach. I especially remember one sweet time with my sister in the beautiful waters of the panhandle of Florida. I was peacefully rocked and cradled as those emerald waters lapped gently on the white sandy …
I do generally like the mornings and getting a good start, but I am not really a “morning person.” I do better without the people in my morning — better by myself, slowly meeting and greeting the day. Being apart of a family of six, with four needing to get going to four different schools, …
So, what does this entail when Jesus says, “Follow me?” Is it taking a path somewhere unknown, but a good path? How far do I need to go down this path? What if it gets a little rocky or steep? There is a conversation in the New Testament (Luke 9:57-62) worth checking out, between Jesus …
This is Elissa’s story– a friend and junior at Texas A&M. I think you will appreciate her insight and her great thoughts regarding a gift she has received. Grace. What a precious word. I grew up hearing about grace in multiple ways: in conversation, when describing beautiful sights, and regarding my friend, named “Grace.” I’m …
“Follow me.” Two simple words, follow and me, but together they are very influential. Their impact has been tremendous on my life and possibly yours as well. These two words have made me stop at different times: stop and hesitate. Following feels a little scary and unpredictable for me. I want it to be more …
It is cold, very cold (well cold for Texas). When I woke up today, it was a freezing 19 degrees. They say a polar vortex is the cause, which sounds like something dreadful! As I wandered outside to experience this cold, I noticed the dead leaves gathered on the ground, plants wilting beneath the bitterness …
