August 23, 2026 August has brought unrelenting heat with no rain or relief. I think of the jazz number, “107 Degrees in the Shade” by Alex Bugnon. That is where we are, and counting the days until September. Meanwhile, I am trying to keep my desperate plants alive and reminding myself that this, too, shall pass. It is a season. Not my favorite. The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a wat

July 19, 2026 It’s mid-July and the heat has set in. No surprise. However, this summer has brought some new developments that feel like surprises from the universe…..like an unexpected promotion at work, and our decision to buy a house here in Fort Worth. Plot twist! For several years we have dreamed of moving to the Texas Hill Country, without knowing when or how. When we sold our house, the plan was to rent until we could move and buy a house. It’s always amazing how time f

The training for my new position has included some valuable reading and self-assessment tools. Any time we want to truly help others, it...

I am catching my breath after my first week of a new job. It looks like the weekends will be the best time for writing and blog work. As...