God doesn’t call the equipped. He equips the called. -Mark Batterson, Wild Goose Chase Eighteen years ago, God called me out of my elementary school classroom and into my very own piano studio. Though I had no idea what I was doing, or how to do it, I saddled up that Wild Goose and hopped… Continue reading Music to my Ears
Author: Debbi
Respectfully, I disagree…
Oh, the internet. *sigh* Oh, social media. *double sigh* Sometimes I love you and sometimes…well…you make me just a little crazy. Okay, a little crazier. Sometimes that’s a good thing: causing me to think deeply about what I believe and why, challenging my notions about life and health and parenting and marriage, and getting me… Continue reading Respectfully, I disagree…
Truth at the Kitchen Table
Tonight was our monthly Life Group date night: an enjoyable evening of grown-up conversation where all the boys sat on one end of the table and all the girls at the other and enjoyed delicious barbecue and the best peach cobbler this side of the swollen Trinity River. I’m still pondering how that qualifies as… Continue reading Truth at the Kitchen Table
Super Summer Suppers: Grilled Ginger-glazed Salmon with Cucumber-Lime Sauce
Oh. My. Goodness. I’m wiping drool off the keyboard as I write this. Seriously. That. Good. Matt and I journeyed back to the Beach after a 30-lb. hiatus. Now that I have time to cook again, and I don’t have to be around any other people while I de-carb my body for two weeks, we… Continue reading Super Summer Suppers: Grilled Ginger-glazed Salmon with Cucumber-Lime Sauce
A Letter to My Son: 15 Things I Want You to Know on Your 15th Birthday
Dear Trey, Today, you turn 15. As I write this, you’re not *quite* 15 yet, although you were hard at work to make your grand appearance. To think that 15 years have passed since that unforgettable day – that day when my whole world changed, when my dreams became reality, when suddenly everything I’d ever… Continue reading A Letter to My Son: 15 Things I Want You to Know on Your 15th Birthday
Tender Hearts, Leaky Eyes, and Calloused Knees
As a mom, I work hard to care for my children. I do my best to ensure that they eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. I encourage them to exercise regularly, through fun activities they enjoy. I buy them clothes and shoes and school supplies. I help them with their homework and participate in their school… Continue reading Tender Hearts, Leaky Eyes, and Calloused Knees
Lessons from a Funny Man
Today, the world was stunned by the sudden passing of Robin Williams. A true original, his career was as unique as he. From stand-up comedian to TV star to Academy-Award winning movie star to voice-over talent, his career spanned decades – and generations – creating timeless characters that made us laugh, made us cry, made… Continue reading Lessons from a Funny Man
Book Review: Teaching Kids Authentic Worship
I know, I know. Another non-fiction book in a span of just a couple weeks. You’re probably wondering who are you and what have you done with my Debily? But I promise, this is only small diversion. Every once in awhile I *have* to read a work-related or ministry-related book. I’ll get back to my… Continue reading Book Review: Teaching Kids Authentic Worship
Book Review: ABC: a Novel
They say the third time’s the charm. In the case of this book, I was desperately hoping that “they” were right. For one thing, this was the third summer I’d checked this book out. That must mean I was compelled to read it, right? Then I wouldn’t have to check it out again next summer.… Continue reading Book Review: ABC: a Novel
Book Review: Sisterchicks Down Under!
It’s been 5 years since my last Sisterchicks adventure, so I decided it was time for another one. Last time, it was Finland. This time, New Zealand. It’s quite honestly the cheapest vacation I’ve ever had. I thought I’d be catching up with old friends. But no, we were introduced to two new friends, Kathleen… Continue reading Book Review: Sisterchicks Down Under!