Let’s Swim Out to our Ship!
Sometimes we look at others, and see their successes, and we might think, “Why not me?” ********* And there are other times, we wish we could be bold enough to step out in faith — even be somewhat of a “Risk Taker”, regardless of what the outcome might be. ********* BUT, then, there are those defining…
Throw Your Hands in the Air and Enjoy the Ride!
I’ve always loved the craziest, wildest rides at amusement parks. Maybe that’s why becoming a private pilot was no big deal for me. I think wild rides are part of my DNA, because God’s plans for us sure did include some like that. For over 43 years, my Honey and I encouraged many people to…
Tough Times Don’t Last, But Tough People AND Trees Do!
I set out to buy two trees for my yard. My main criteria? Hardy. A very knowledgeable tree specialist guided me to this Maple Tree (left). It would be on the west side of my home and would eventually have a great canopy from the sun, and yes, it’s a hardy tree. I chose the…
Learning to Dance in the Rain
When the storms of life come, it’s quite easy to nestle down all snug as a bug in a rug, and just wait for them to pass. After all, who wants to go outside when it’s lightning and thundering and the winds are blowing 90 miles an hour? It’s also quite easy to complain about…
Him I Will Keep in Perfect Peace Whose Mind is Stayed on Me
That’s my sweetheart in the photo – so at peace during one of our Belize missions. I posted this message, 25 days after we received the Stage 4 Kidney Cancer diagnosis. I have friends encountering some major life storms, as we did, and I want to share how we made it through the rough waters.…
If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat!
You know the deal — when we stretch our faith, and go for it: “Yes, we’re buying a house” or “Yes, we’re going to start our family — we’re going to have a baby” or “Yes, I’m changing jobs — the pay is less, but it’s what I love to do” or “Yes, I will…
We Will Change the World
What a Motley Crew the disciples were. There’s Peter — one minute he was walking on water by faith, and the next, he was sinking in doubts. He was impulsive, emotional, and, then His worst failure was denying Jesus. And, then there’s Matthew, a dishonest tax collector. And, you gotta’ love Thomas who, to this…
Train Up a Child in the Ways He Should Go
My husband and I grew up as “church” kids. Our parents ensured that we were in church every time the doors opened – Sunday School, Sunday morning and night services, Wednesday night service, Thursday night youth services, and when an evangelist came into town, church was every night of the week. Back in those early…
Then Came the Morning — He is Risen
HE IS RISEN!! ALLELUIA!! Happy Resurrection Morning!!! 2,000+ years ago — there was tremendous fear in the Jesus’ followers because of such diabolical evil that had been rendered against the Son of God. They lost their dearest friend. How could they go on? But, THEN CAME THE MORNING!!! The stone was rolled away AND Christ…
Leaving Behind Faith Footprints
On Thursday, a dear uncle graduated to heaven and, of course, thoughts go to the precious memories we made together, as well as the legacy and the footprints he left for us to follow. He was a beautiful soul, but most impactful, was his last year and a half where he lovingly, tenderly and devotedly…