Are you thirsty?

It is still really hot here in Texas and I'm constantly thirsty! It seems like I can't get enough icy cold water on days like these. Then I stop and think... 1.1 billion people with no access to clean drinking water, not to mention refreshing water to drink. Sometimes it haunts me...thinking of a child with no way to quench such thirst. How can we Christ followers say we love and turn away from such need? I've found two wonderful groups that have made it easy for us to love in the name of Christ: Dry Tears and Living Water International.
I'm sure there are many great ministries, but I have found these two wonderful to work with and passionate about their desire to meet this need. http://www.drytears.org/ is student led and currently my 9th grade Bible Study group has launched a Facebook group called Have1Give1. These sweet girls hope to reach all of their friends who might, in turn, reach their friends. Check out the great work at Living Water at http://www.water.cc/. 1.1 billion people without clean water! We've got to do something!

Christmas in July!!!!

It's really, really hot here in Texas so what's better than to think of Christmas in July!!! This Christmas video is so worth watching .... Makes you think!

A Thin Veneer

Walt Mueller, one of my online mentors, made a profound statement about a celebrity/author that shook my core! Paraphrased, he writes, 'she is promoting a faith that is nothing more or less than the world with a thin veneer of Jesus-talk.' Like I said, it shook my very core! Do I do that? Coat my "faith" with a shiny covering of empty Jesus-talk or do I live an authentic faith based on a committed relationship that penetrates my whole being? What is left when life chips away at me, solid devotion to Christ or a cheap imitation? It's a question we all need to ask, but especially those who shepherd a young flock.
I earnestly pray that God would search me and reveal any substitutions. Solid and lasting, that's my prayer.

Serving Together

Rob and I had the great joy of serving along side our youngest son at Camp Eagle during Camp Tallowood 09. We give God all glory for the things He accomplished this past week. What a great blessing it is to see your children give their all for their Lord! Alex served tirelessly, loving the students in both his cabin and the tribe of Dan. We had the privilege of seeing several of our students accept Christ as their Savior and I watched my group of girls move from casual friendship to a sisterhood in Christ.I am overcome with gratitude for the opportunity to participate in His amazing work. He is enough!

Be still

divert daily


withdraw weekly


abandon annually


rick warren

Happy Mother's Day

Life is good! God has healed the grief wounds of losing both mothers and has replaced them with warm memories. The Lord takes away and then gives!!!
This is my precious Mother's Day gift...
Baby Webdell!
Expected Arrival...Nov.09
Pure joy! "G"

Guess Who?

Hi girls! There's candy involved if you comment! First person to tell me in Sunday School who the guy is in the photo wins a prize!