Abraham’s Petition

A week ago this past Friday we received a phone call that Mark’s mom’s health was failing, and that we needed to come quickly. So, we packed and made our way to Oklahoma City. She passed away just two days after we arrived.  On the way, we listened to several Awesome...

Why Must You Tarry?

“But Jesus, why did you tarry for three days? Didn’t you know your friend and our brother, Lazarus, would die if you prolonged coming?” Mary and Martha asked Jesus these questions. As I sit, gathered with family in this small room long into the night waiting for Nell,...

Makin’ Up the Rules

We returned a few days ago from a visit with our youngest daughter and her family in Dallas. Every time we go, we find ourselves very sad leaving them behind, as we have to head home; especially Jake, Josh, and little Lila! Kelly and her husband, Robbie, made an...

I’m So Tired

It seems that everywhere I go, and everyone I talk with complains of being tired! It doesn’t matter young or old, when I asked how they are doing, the response is almost always, “I’m tired.” I was walking with a friend this week and she was telling me that she...