This is our first desert winter. And we’ve been cold. To be totally honest, we’ve been wondering if we missed the fine print disclosure on the marketing brochure regarding winter prep.
Apparently though, according to more seasoned inhabitants, snow in the mountains is highly unusual at the beginning of April. So, even though we live down in the palm trees, it’s been all closed-toe shoes for us since November!
Verified by our new Canadian friends, it’s been a long cold winter in the desert, eh?!
So, on a particularly warmer spring afternoon I decided to venture out for our walk in my thongs (think feet). What a beautiful spring day!
My feet were free and warm in the strong sunshine. It was wonderful until the embarrassing moment when I realized my feet had gone untended for quite some time. You know, ladies, how unattractive feet can be when we’re sorely in need of a pedicure.
But right on cue, my dear man, jumped in with one of his marital encouragements…
“It’s good to see some toe cleavage!”
He could have said a lot of things about the disrepair of my feet. He could have mentioned that I might want to keep my feet covered up until I had them tended to. But I think sensing some embarrassment on my part he chose the positive.
So, wherever you are, we hope spring is here. We encourage you to get out your thongs (think feet), and enjoy a nice walk together. Enjoy the sunshine, flowers, birds and warmer temps. And we really hope you enjoy more skin – some good toe cleavage!
I am a curious follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received miraculous healing in my body and mind.
After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I received a challenge to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by my fearful living choices. It was my two sons, who loved me enough to confront me with the truth. They called out the hypocrisy of fear, and I am forever thankful.
Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then to overcome fear with faith that was more than words.
Years ago, with my eyes open to my sin of unbelief I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. God has been faithful to teach me, grow me up, and help me to let go of all the things that used to mean security to me.
My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall in love with Jesus through His word; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love!
I have been married to my dear man for over 36 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have helped to grow two young men, who are now married with their own families. God is continuing to help them write their own faith stories. Additionally, we share our home with an old rescue pup.
I look forward to having you join me here to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His radiance,
Lisa
Psalm 34:5
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