Pondering the Impossible

June, 2025, Texas sunset -
God was
pouring out a
message from Heaven.
What was He saying?

Love God.

Love your neighbor.

Only believe.

Trust in the Lord.

Know He is good.

Renew your mind.

I asked Rick yesterday - if He were God, how would he fix this world? He didn't hesitate when he said he would not give people free will.

I thought of the verses above - loving commands and promises written in my book of wisdom, inspired by a God who gives me freedom. I think the answers are in there somewhere if we can only grab hold.

Matthew 19:26 - With God all things are possible.

How to Thrive - a Post for Plants and People

The Thanksgiving cacti are sprouting new growth right now - fresh green as the daylight wanes. They are getting ready to bud.

Last year, one of my plants - the orange one - only had a single lonely bud and bloom. It was the first year it was bloomless, while the older plant burst into a cacophony of magenta. This summer, my Easter cactus almost died not from neglect, but because I gave it too much water and sunlight. I had to learn a different way.

Each plant needs its own unique care, light, water, soil, pot size, and food. Some grow easy. Some grow hard. They are not unlike my children who were all such different personalities. As a mom, I had to learn how each communicates, how each learns, what each loves to eat and then somehow keep them all alive. It's truly a miracle that they survived being raised by such an amateur.

My point is, if you are the caregiver, be gentle, be attuned to the life form you are caring for, and don't forget to talk, pray, and sing around them. I promise, if you do this, they will thrive. I believe every living thing knows when someone is loving it, whether plant, animal, or human.

Finally, if you are the one being cared for, receive your care with grace and forgiveness. Let's all do our best.

Chris Tracy is an author and a grandma who loves life. Find her books on Amazon and at www.christinetracy.com

My New Book, Essence: 365 God Thoughts About You

I want my Crisp Mountain Air readers to know about my newest book. I spent 365 days (and yes, there is a Leap Year post) praying and writing what I thought God wanted to say to my readers. It was a labor of love and learning to listen. Now I want you to experience that voice I heard for you and for me. In a dark world and in scary times, I pray this book brings light and life and hope to you as you start each day brighter and rising higher to see a beautiful vision of how God sees us and His creation. I'm so blessed to have endorsements from some of my favorite teachers and authors, including Dr. Brian Simmons; Ray Hughes; Don Milam; Steve Backlund; Theresa and Kevin Dedmon; Matt Tommey; and more. Much love to all and thank you for reading my blogs!

My friend sent me this picture of my book given to her as a gift. 

Here is the Amazon link to purchase. It will make a great gift any time during the year, but especially for the New Year. Gift yourself and a friend! 

Click here to purchase paperback, hardcover, or Kindle.

Smile - It's Your Superpower

I met with a friend today whose smile lit up the meeting.

Like a charged battery, it changed the atmosphere;

And defied anyone to try to mess with her joy.

That’s power right there.

Superpower.

"A smile remains the most inexpensive gift you can bestow on anyone and yet its powers can vanquish kingdoms." Og Mandino

Cabin Fever

When rain falls

Temps cool

The grass greens

And my crepe myrtle blooms

I take a deep breath

And gaze outside

And wonder

Is it safe to come outside?

Is the hot wind gone? Yes!

It's Fall in Texas - at last.

A Message From Your Papa

Don’t you know?

I love you and don’t expect you to love me back.

I protect you even when you don't feel it.

I’m with you even when you haven’t met me yet.

I hold your hand when you need a friend.

I hurt when you are hurting.

I am the joy of your laughter.

I am the breath in your lungs.

I am romance.

I am the light in your darkness.

I call you Son, Daughter.

I see you. I really see you.

In your pain you will look for me.

I am here, as close as your breath.

Listen for my voice in your heart.

Listen with your inner spirit.

You will hear my heart beating for you

And my words of love toward you.

You will hear me say, “wait a little while, 

Your answer is coming. Meanwhile, I've got you."

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Poem: Create In Me

I listen to many voices

Wise, strong, loving

They don’t always agree

With each other or me.

But together, like a puzzle

I connect them and see

More of you, more of me

As we manage this life

No more strife or striving

But love and living.

Grace for each other

Grace for each day.

Like God as He made

Creation and Man

I’m learning how it feels to say

“It is very good.”