Queen For A Day
When I was a very young girl, there was a popular tv show called “Queen for A Day.” While I don’t remember much about it, one thing stands out. Whoever won the honor of being queen for a day, though...
When the Cookie Crumbles
We all know the saying “that’s how the cookie crumbles” but do we know how we can stop it from crumbling? Or, in the case of actual cookies, how we can make dry cookies come back to life with soft...
THIRSTY HEARTS
Are you sad about not being able to water your yard and flowers as much as needed during our drought? As you know, California is currently experiencing another bad drought, but this time the restrictions seem too drastic, especially in...
A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB
How’s your blood pressure? Not sure about my own, but chances are my numbers are up. Probably just need a retreat. Oh, that’s right, I just got back from one a few weeks ago and it was relaxing, inspirational, and...
Walking in His Mercies
For many years, I've enjoyed the solitude of walking my dog in the cool of the evening or the dewy wet sparkle of a crisp morning. It is often a time of inspiration and introspection for me. But tonight as...
A Little Jesus on the Side
How many times have you ordered a wonderful entrée at a restaurant, then as the waitress pivots to walk away you add: “and a little Ranch on the side, please,” or_______ (fill in the blank)? I wonder if sometimes I...
SPIRIT OF THE CROSS
Did you ever have a creative inspiration for something that is so clear and urgent you can hardly get to it fast enough? That’s what I was sensing one Good Friday morning a few years ago. It was mostly an...
New Speaking Engagement
You are invited to hear Iris speak at the PEO gathering Wednesday April 6th, 11:00 am at Westminster Presbyterian. W.V.
Painting a Picture of Hope
Beginnings— So important! How many of them do we get in life? For some it may feel like they've only had a few, at least when it comes to good beginnings. Or perhaps they had some good starts, but each...
