The Boomer / Millennial Call to Coffee!

I have so many friends who are “millennials” - that section of our population born between approximately 1980 and 2000. We hear a lot of jokes about this high tech digital age group, but I am here to say they are special. Highly motivated; wise about money; healthy; ready to learn; eager to give and help; and just plain beautiful. Recently, I felt God's clear message to me to “Listen to the millennials." He said "You need each other!”

Indeed, they have so much to offer my part of this generation in the way of tech help; understanding communications in this era; and just plain brilliance when it comes to things like FaceBook, Instagram, You Tube, and web design. Most importantly, they have a sincere heart to change the world and I believe they will. Now, that said, what can we Boomers offer them? We can champion them with love, encouragement, prayer, and our life experience.

Let's have coffee!

Matthew 20:25-26 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. Those with power must learn to empower those around them or we will never build Heaven on the Earth.

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 18 - Limitless Love

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 18 - Limitless Love: Do you know just how much God loves you? If you were the only person in the world, he couldn’t love you more. That love is in you fo...

Take a Shot of Joy!

My Mr. Lincoln rose is so fragrant. Isn’t it fun how nature gifts us with things that fill our senses with beauty, sounds, and smells? Even the antics of my puppy bring so much joy and out loud laughter. Today, something in nature is going to catch your eye and give you a shot of joy. 

Psalm 16:11 - You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 17 - God Loves the Internet!

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 17 - God Loves the Internet!: Technology is a gift to the world. Don’t let fear let you think it is bad. Also know that you have all authority over h...

How To "Lighten Up!"

I love my husband. Whenever I get too serious, he knows just how to cheer me up with some goofy look or silly dance. We are meant to live in peace and joy. So I extend this “lighten up” spirit to you. Today - let’s rise above and be thankful for life, humor, and joy!

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 16 - Enlarge the Important

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 16 - Enlarge the Important: Cropping is taking out of a photo the things that don ’ t add to the photo – bringing into focus and enlarging the parts of t...

Breaking Through to Destiny

Kris Vallotton teaches about "dogs of doom," saying “the dogs of doom stand and bark at the doors of your destiny.” 

Today, those dogs are barking loud as we’re packing up our home and getting ready to move to another state. We’re trying to ignore them. We WILL ignore them - because so much good lies in wait for us if we do. Our broken down truck, my injured rib, and the unknown are no match for the promises we have accessible to us in the great storehouses of Heaven.

Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you,  declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 15 - Extreme Strength

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 15 - Extreme Strength: Some people are strong physically. Others’ strength is in their quiet nature. Some people think they are weak when they are vulnerab...

Listen to the Voice!

Today, close your eyes for a few minutes; listen to nature; feel the cool breeze in the shade; and let your mind be still and your imagination be aware. What is your Papa in Heaven saying to you today?

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 14 - Sing!

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 14 - Sing!: Sing that song that is on your heart. Sing with abandon. Sing loud with joy. In the shower, in the car, with your kids, or fro...

You Are Good!!!!

We are not called to be perfect, or excellent, or anything really…other than to simply love. You may be far from perfect, but you ARE good. Don’t let feelings of imperfection - or a spirit of perfectionism - lie to your truth of your identity. You are a child of the most high God; made in His image; to love and to be loved. He calls you “friend.”

Genesis 1:31 - God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 13 - Intentional Health

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 13 - Intentional Health: Your health is a gift to you. Be sure to take care of you today! 3 John 1:2 - Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good ...

How Your Story Can Heal

I work a lot with aspiring writers. They're like I was when I started out. Loving the process; inspired by life; wanting to create in words; loving to hang out with other writers; voracious readers.

Each has a story. Most of their stories contain pain on levels that are hard to imagine. But somehow joy has entered their hearts; healing has overtaken their souls; and they know they need to tell their story. In the telling, they receive more healing. In the telling, they bring therapeutic hope to others.

Have you told your story yet?

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 12 - A Child Will Bless You

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 12 - A Child Will Bless You: Tadpole heaven. A child will bless your heart today in ways you cannot conceive or imagine. Watch for the deeper meaning in what...

Be a Kiss!

We are created so imaginatively. For example - when we think of what we love about someone and tell them, we ourselves feel good that we made someone else’s day. Recently a stranger approached me at the post office and gave me the nicest compliment about my “style.” It was like a shot of adrenaline, a kiss,  in a kind of dreary day. What a gift and a surprise. I want to give gifts like that to others in my days - even strangers - to be intentional and look for the gold in life and in people.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 11 - What is Beautiful to You?

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 11 - What is Beautiful to You?: Take that class, buy that piece of art, wear that new, colorful, shirt. Today is a day to celebrate your love for beauty and creativ...

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 10 - Exciting Times Coming!

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 10 - Exciting Times Coming!: New friends and relationships are on the horizon. Oh, what an exciting time is coming soon! 1 Corinthians 2:9 - "Eye has not ...

Love. Period.

I have been having some physically painful and emotionally weak times lately - the kind that make you think of things you shouldn’t think about; and the kind that make you believe lies that consume your soul and make you feel unloved and unloving.

But the other morning, I imagined the arms of Jesus wrapped around me, speaking healing to my bones and truth that overcomes lies. The most important truth? It isn’t any of my business what people think of me or if they love me or not. What IS my business, is that I love them. I do have control over that and it's who I am created to be. This was so profound to me…and healing. When I love, I bless others and I bless myself, too.

1 Corinthians 13:13  - Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love - yet love surpasses them all. So above all else, let love be the beautiful prize for which you run.

Photo Caption: Reunited cousins!

How to Discover the Goodness of God

Forty years ago today, July 8, 1978, I married Richard Lee Tracy in a small ceremony high on a hill in the Rocky Mountains. It’s hard to believe that the years have gone so fast. We are celebrating by making a big change in our lives. Though we don’t know how it will look - we're following God’s favor, open doors, and peace as we step into each day moving forward into this new adventure. Many of you are in this type of transition, too, and can I say I’m excited for you? One day you will look on this time and know more of the goodness of God than you ever knew before this. Bless you!

Psalm 100:5 - For the Lord is always good and ready to receive you. He's so loving that it will amaze you - so kind that it will astound you! And he is famous for his faithfulness toward all. Everyone knows our God can be trusted, for he keeps his promises to every generation.

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 9 - A Gift of Knowing

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 9 - A Gift of Knowing: Today you are being given a gift of discernment. You will see and know the truth about a situation so you can make a wise decision. ...

New Adventures!

So - two questions for you, my reader. 1) What is coming to an end in your life? 2) What is starting? Know that God’s hand is in this. Take that step. Fear not. Trust and have faith especially in the unknown. The new can't come unless we let go of the old. Our lives are meant for adventure!

Daniel 11:32 - “… but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” (KJV).

Painted Ladies and Papa God

Last year, the Painted Lady butterflies invaded Colorado’s Front Range. For at least 10 days, our garden was full of hundreds of these pretty creations who were enjoying the nectar of my flowers while we enjoyed the beauty of their being. The news reported on this phenomena. Everyone was talking about them. Even our pastor proclaimed it a sign of coming spiritual awakening in our state. For me - I simply delight today in the memory of nature’s invasion into my days. May nature give you a special blessing today!

Psalm 19:1 - God's splendor is a tale that is told; his testament is written in the stars. Space itself speaks his story every day through the marvels of the heavens. His truth is on tour in the starry vault of the sky, showing his skill in creation's craftsmanship. - The Passion Translation

Psalm 19:1 - God's glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon. Madame Day holds classes every morning. Professor Night lectures each evening. (The Message)

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 6 - The Lord's Face

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 6 - The Lord's Face: I look at my pansies and their cute “faces” always cheer my spirit. There are “faces” in a lot of natural things, like clouds, rocks, and ot...

What is Your New Beginning?

I feel like God’s heart for you today is to be like a butterfly. Flutter, fly, partake of sweetness in life; and revel in new life and a new beginning. What would be your new beginning?

Isaiah 43:18-19 - "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 5 - What is Your Oasis?

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 5 - What is Your Oasis?: Find your oasis. Is it a coffee shop? A backyard? By a stream? In a book? Atop a horse? Enter solace and peace and rest today! Dic...

It is For Freedom that Christ Has Set Us Free!

What does freedom mean to you? There are many types of prison - from literal bars to walls we build in our own souls to keep us safe, but which also keep us from taking risks. I want to be totally free in my heart and life and thinking.

Just as I am thankful for the many who fought and gave their lives for the physical freedoms we enjoy; I’m thankful for those who have spoken and rendered truth into my life that has set me free from the chains of shame, judgment, and self-imprisonment. Yay!

Galations 5:1 - Let me be clear, the Anointed One has set us free - not partially, but completely and wonderfully free! We must always cherish this truth and stubbornly refuse to go back into the bondage of our past. (The Passion Translation)

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Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 4 - Step Into Freedom!

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 4 - Step Into Freedom!: Today – step into new freedom. What is holding you back? Laugh at that! And let go of it. Step forward. Take a chance. Enter y...

Learning to Trust

When I left my puppy at PetSmart yesterday for a grooming, she cried out in anxiety. It tore my heart out. It reminded me of my own human kids years ago when they felt vulnerable and small and I had to leave them at daycare to go to work. In those days I was able to quit my job, start my own business, or change my schedule to help them sometimes. But somewhere along the line, through these experiences, the child (and puppy) learned to trust others.

It’s part of our life isn’t it? We cannot always be in control or have things the way we plan or desire. Sometimes we have to yield and hope for the best. Often we have to take risks and step into the unknown. Often we have to be at someone else's mercy. Hopefully that person is kind, compassionate, and understanding.

As a child, King David understood this. Alone in a field, pretty much abandoned by his family, he learned to trust an unseen Friend - enough to write songs with verses like "He sets the lonely in families," and " I fear no one! I'll never turn back and run from you, Lord; surround and protect me."

Psalm 68:6 and Psalm 27

P.S. The rest of the story... Daisy did great after all and loved her groomer and afternoon of pampering!

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 3 - Father Knows What's Going On

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 3 - Father Knows What's Going On: From God’s perspective, our world is doing pretty much what He always knew it would. That’s why He sent Jesus. He knew we woul...

The Wisdom In Opposites

The world seems to be made up of opposites, doesn’t it? Joy and sorrow; health and illness; compassion and indifference; war and peace; love and hate; hot and cold; friend and foe; likes and dislikes; wisdom and ignorance; beauty and ugliness; light and dark; happy and sad; smart and ignorant; strong and weak; blessing and curse; help and hurt; build and destroy; life and death; softness and hardness; wet and dry; clean and dirty; fresh and stale; kind and mean; laughter and tears; hope and fear; you can add more here ___________!

I feel like we are supposed to begin to be more aware of all of this. It will help us see and discern truth; enter victory; and choose wisdom.

Psalm 73:24 - You lead me with your secret wisdom. And following you brings me into your brightness and glory!

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 2 - See Heaven on Earth

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 2 - See Heaven on Earth: I love to hike with my camera. It ’ s a pal, really. It helps me be more aware of my surroundings. It serves as a brain to my ...

In Quiet Confidence And Trust...

In a world that seems to be in chaos, look for the pure, the beautiful, the peaceful, the quiet, the love, the hope. Focus on the positive, with faith and fullness - knowing you have seen miracles in your own life and knowing that there is an all powerful God that knows how to bring you through and to your destiny.

Jeremiah 29:11 - "I know the plans that I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Psalm 121:1-3 - I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 1 - What's The Story?

Crisp Mountain Air - By Chris Tracy: July 1 - What's The Story?: There are so many different kinds of writers. There are teachers, dreamers, philosophers, imagineers, twisted, succinct, poets, musicians, ...