“He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”  ~ John 21:17

I remember a commercial that makes me smile.  During a video phone call home, a grown military son was asked by his mother if he were eating correctly.  She said that he looked a little thin.  He smiled and lovingly said that he was eating and that her question was a “mother” question.

He’s darned tooting!  A mother question indeed.  My 24 year old son (Jerry) lives in Charlotte, NC.   (more…)

I have been going non-stop, it seems, for more than a week now.  There have been two (2) deaths in my family during this time, which has taken its toll. Then, my daughter was in an accident a few days ago.  All emotionally draining events.

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Love  should be the easiest, most uncomplicated display of affection on every level.  It should be the simplest and most natural thing for us all.  Ideally, we learn love from a very young age.  In fact, love is inate and we all have the capability to love, and to be loved. 

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Jerry and Carla on the Riverboat Cruise - Memphis

On our final night in Memphis last week, we enjoyed a wonderful evening on the Island Queen Riverboat.   It was like a date night for all of us.  We traveled with a group of 26 ministers and their wives from the central Mississippi area.  It was a wonderful week, and that last night was really sweet.  It was nice to be with this group in settings outside of the church and the pulpit.  Granted, my husband is a minister, all of the men were, and I have developed great relationships with all of the wives.  As a couple, we have great rapport and a kinship with all of the couples.  This night was a time to relax and enjoy our spouses, and the company of the other couples.

We dined and danced!  (more…)

I’ve often shared how awkward and out of place I felt during my high school years.  Interestingly enough, we are celebrating our 30th Class Reunion later this year.  I can’t believe that it’s been that long since I made it through those days.  When I think about those days, it feels as though it was only yesterday.  Yet, I realize that I have literally come a very long way since 1979.

I received some sad news the other day that brought me back to my senior year in 1979.  (more…)

About 22 years ago, I experienced something that a mother never forgets. That was a feeling of helplessness and the inability to help my child who was in pain. As a mother, no, I will never forget it but I rarely ever conjure it up in my mind again. Oh, but last night, not only did I remember, I was brought right back to that painful place.

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“God has a plan for your life. He made you specifically to fulfill the destiny that is set before you. He created you with finite rationale and individual direction. No one else in this world can do what you were created to do. You are a significant part of God’s big plan. When He formed this world, He had you in mind. You! Yes, you!” ~ Carla Y. Nix, Excerpt from my book, “Walking In Your Purpose”

God is awesome! That’s about all I can say. He’s truly awesome! (more…)