Here I am with my 2 sons in 1995, the year I began working at Dallas Baptist Association. A YouTube exercise coach I follow concludes each session by saying “We’re done, but we’re not finished!” That’s how I feel about my retirement on July 17. I’m done, but I’m not...
When our Dallas County leaders announced the directive to wear masks in public, I immediately pulled out my sewing machine and made several for Roger and me, using the instructions on the CDC website. After one trip to the grocery store, though, I quickly traded my...
Two weeks ago my city, county, state, and national governing authorities decided I am non-essential. Or more precisely, my work is non-essential. I was advised to stay at home because my job wasn’t crucial to the welfare of my city, county, state or nation...
Last month I went to the border town of Reynosa, Mexico, with 7 other women from my church. We spent several days with migrant families who were staying at a church shelter while they were navigating the difficult process of securing the documentation required to be...
I’m reading a fascinating book called Travels in Siberia. As the title indicates, it’s a travelogue of the author’s adventures in Siberia. Ian Frazier describes himself as being “infected with a love of Russia” (16).One anecdote in...
Addy, a young girl at First Baptist Church, Garland, gave me the best church welcome, ever.In the 24 years I’ve served with Dallas Baptist Association, I am sure I have worshiped with more than 100 different churches. Most of our churches are great at welcoming...
