Rotterdam: Rebuilt on Purpose
A couple of days ago — we left London via rail (what an enjoyable way to make our next destination to Dover, England). We boarded the cruise ship, the Holland America Nieux Statendam Ship. It will be our home for the next 15-days. Yesterday our excursion took us through Rotterdam, The Netherlands — a city…
More Than a Stay — A Divine Appointment
On our final day in London, before we make our way to board the beautiful MS Nieuw Statendam (and yes… ships set sail, not take off—we’re learning!), Carl and I did something we had been looking forward to. We took a tour of our hotel—The Royal Horseguards Hotel. Oh my… what a place. Perfectly positioned…
A Palace, A King, and a Higher Calling
How could we come to London and not visit Buckingham Palace? Carl and I joined the long line of eager visitors, shoulder to shoulder with people from all over the world. There was a sense of anticipation in the air — a shared understanding that we were about to witness something grand. The gates, the…
A Glimpse of Glory at Westminster Abbey
Today felt like stepping into a sacred pause… a moment where time slowed and heaven felt just a little closer. We made the short walk from our hotel to Westminster Abbey, and from the moment we entered, there was a hush—holy, reverent, almost as if the walls themselves were whispering stories of faith, legacy, and…
A Heart Full of Gratitude — to be in London
We are so happy to be here — what a beginning it has been! After arriving yesterday morning, we made our way to the historic The Royal Horseguards Hotel, overlooking the River Thames. From the moment we stepped inside, we were met with such gracious hospitality — true English gentlemen welcoming us with warmth that…
Hello, London! Good Morning, Lord!
An early “good morning” to our dear friends and family. Yesterday, at noon – Austin time, we flew to Dallas/Fort Worth for our flight across the ocean! Since we’re six hours ahead of Austin’s time – we arrived at 8:30 a.m. in London’s Heathrow Airport! What a dream come true for us! Yes, this is…
The Best Thing
Last Sunday, we sat in our Lamplighters’ class – listening to the story of Mary of Bethany – Martha’s sister, Lazarus’ sister – and suddenly, it wasn’t just a story anymore. It was an invitation. I found myself reaching for Carl’s hankie. Not because something was wrong – but because something was so right. Once…
The Great Multiplier
Do you remember learning your multiplication tables?9×9=81… 6×7=42…4×8=32 — and somehow that information is still tucked away in our brains! No calculator needed! But there’s a kind of multiplication that no classroom ever taught us — the kind only God can do. Remember those words: “Little is much when God is in it!? Picture this?…
Just Ordinary or Holy?
Isn’t it something how life can feel like a repeat button? Grocery store — again.Laundry — again.Same routines — every day. And somewhere in between — we see someone else’s “big” moment and quietly wonder — am I making any difference at all? We feel it deep down — that tug toward something more. Ecclesiastes…
Quick!!! Write it Down!!!
Ever walk into a room and forget why you went there? Oh goodness — welcome to the club. That’s why I write things down. Not just grocery lists — but the things God whispers to my heart. Because what He gives us today — we may need tomorrow. And at this season of life –…