HE CALLS ME DAUGHTER
He Calls Me Daughter No matter what kind of dad you had — a great one, an absent one, a harsh or unloving one, a damaged one, or a passive one — at some point as adults we have to come to terms with the fact that our dads were just people trying to get […]
Clinging to Truth, Protecting Relationships: Truth, Relationships, and the Shockwaves of Charlie Kirk’s Death
Clinging to Truth, Protecting Relationships Truth, Relationships, and the Shockwaves of Charlie Kirk’s Death Okay ladies (and gents)… this isn’t my usual kind of post, but it’s for those of us in the church who are trying to navigate all the different opinions about what’s happening right now. My hope is that this encouragement will […]
How NOT to Treat Your Husband in Public
How NOT to Treat Your Husband in Public Recently, Rich and I went to dinner with another couple at a beautiful, romantic restaurant—the kind of place that feels special and intimate. The lights were low, the music soft, the atmosphere designed for connection. It was the kind of spot you’d pick for an anniversary, a […]
Pain Was My Teacher—Grace Was the Lesson
Pain Was My Teacher – Grace Was The Lesson Why is it important that we are gracious with those who are suffering? Because survival mode is ugly. Horrific, even. People don’t act like themselves when they’re desperate. They act like someone trying to claw their way out of something painful, devastating, or entangled […]
God’s Got Your Number
God’s Got Your Number This week, I wanted to be mad. I wanted to point out the glaring faults in others and pay them back for how they made me feel. The nerve! The accusations, the lies, the gross hypocrisy! What they are doing is wrong, and how they treat others is wrong. I want […]
Living In The Moment!
Living In The Moment! Hi to all my beautiful friends and readers! Life in Indonesia has been full of miracles, challenges, new relationships, and faith-building opportunities. I am learning so much and can’t express how important this next topic is for you. For us. Life can get pretty hectic, can’t it? Deadlines, responsibilities, and […]
Stop, and GIVE THANKS!
Stop, and GIVE THANKS! My husband recently visited Mexico to meet some incredible pastors. He had the opportunity to meet a gentleman from Louisiana who had given his life as a missionary and church planter in Mexico. He has a faith-filled ministry specializing in raising people from the dead (yes, you read that right), healing, […]
A Life Changing Encounter
A Life Changing Encounter Rich and I enjoyed our 7th anniversary on the beautiful island of Kho Phi Phi in Thailand. We had just finished a week of ministry in Manila, Philippines, and we were both excited to take a break and just forget about our responsibilities for a few days. Thailand was HOT. And […]
The REALITY OF GOD’S LOVE.
THE REALITY OF GOD’S LOVE Often, I reflect on how I got to where I am today. So many things could have and should have derailed me, yet here I am. When you look to your past, can you see how the Lord had His hand on you? Moving life around in a way that […]
Hang On To Your Love
This post is going to be interesting. Some will hate it, disagree with it, and some will give it some good thought and take the advice. This is for everyone: those who are married and those who want to be someday. “Oh, her husband left her for a younger woman” seems to be a recurring […]