Love in any Language Fluently Spoken Here
“Love in any LanIn the 70s, my husband was Vice-President of International Faith Bible College and we were the “chosen ones” to lead a missions trip to Mexico which consisted of college students and our two young children….in a school bus. That was our introduction to missions as a family, and it would prove to…
Integrity Matters So Are You Behaving or Misbehaving?
I’m reading through the Bible this year and reading about those people that got themselves into some really crazy situations, has sparked my interest like never before. I’m having so many “aha” moments in my readings. Take for example, King Saul and David. Remember the story of the “little” shepherd boy, David, and how he…
Curb Appeal Matters
Having been a Real Estate Broker for over 16 years, I know that curb appeal matters. A rundown looking property detracts buyers, whereas a property that has an inviting and welcoming smile on its face aka fresh coat of paint, landscaping enhanced and tidy, clean appearance causes buyers to want to know more about that…
Worry is Like a Rocking Chair
I can’t remember when I last had those “knots-in-the-stomach” feelings. Those almost paralyzing feelings. Those, “What if?” feelings. But they hit me last week. I’d pray and quote scriptures and I’d rehearse those times when Jesus schooled his followers about fear and worry, “Oh you of little faith,” and “Can any one of you by…
Had Any Knee Jerk Reactions Lately?
Had Any Knee Jerk Reactions Lately? I had a huge decision to make. “Should I say “yes” or should I say “no”. Should I stay or should I go?” Ever been faced with some tough decisions and rather than waiting to hear the voice of God, we just couldn’t sit idly still….we had to make…
The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics Are Upon Us
I’ve always loved watching the Olympics, so I’m excited about the Opening Ceremonies this Friday night, followed by the games and events for the next two weeks. Whether we’re from the USA, Canada, or another country, we have one thing in common — it’s cheering for our “home team”! Regardless of nationality or country, seeing…
You Are Now Entering Your Mission Field
I heard the story of someone who had such a heartfelt desire to open a Food Pantry, but it seemed door after door slammed for his great and worthwhile idea. Then he heard someone say “Why are you waiting on all the right answers and all the right buildings and all the right team? Why…
Guard Your Mind
Our minds are like a computer. What we put in, is what comes out. On a daily basis we input data, type emails, letters, and use our graphics software to help us make impressive powerpoints and presentations on our computers. We download photos and images. In my case, lots of photos and images. The memory…
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
Yesterday, while speaking to a visitor and her daughter at our 55+ community, I asked if she was married or single. She immediately teared up and said she was a recent widow. I knew what she was feeling and I told her so. After my husband went to heaven, I weighed my options on keeping…
And God Said, “Ta-da!”
When my granddaughter was little, she loved wearing princess dresses. Right from the start, she was introduced to princess-dom because her room and crib were all arrayed in princess décor. Even at our home, we had a frilly, girly room with all kinds of reminders of how special she was to us. After all, she…