Seeing Beneath The Surface
Growing up in the country, one of my favorite summer pastimes was spending hot summer afternoons hiking through the woods. A creek flowed through the middle of our farm. One of my favorite pastimes was to gaze into the water searching for what lingered beneath the surface, while our horses took a much needed rest […]
An Unknown Woman In The Bible?
Although her name appears just once in Paul’s letter to the church at Rome, Junia is one of the most unknown women of the Bible. Paul wrote in Romans 16:7, “Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before […]
Parenting 101: 7 Quotes Worth Remembering
Check out these quotes that give those of us who are parents something to think about: Our children are not just going to be our children. They are going to be other people’s husbands and wives and the parents of our grandchildren. – Mary Calderone Don’t let […]
Parenting 101: 3 Steps To Building A Successful Family
A lot of hard work goes into building a successful family. Looking back over 35+ years of parenting, along with the fact that we definitely made our share of mistakes, here are 3 key steps that will contribute to a a great family. Step #1 CHOOSE YOUR FOUNDATION CAREFULLY Every construction project begins with the foundation. […]
Remembering the Journey
Every story – whether a book or a movie – has what are called plot points. These are pivotal moments in the story that send the character on a different path. Those moments ultimately define the character and the direction of the story. Writers tell us that we need these plot points because if nothing […]
Stop. Think. Thank.
God does not speak in an audible voice to me – but sometimes there is no mistake in what He is trying to say. That’s what happened as I began walking the track this morning at the gym. My mind was preoccupied with my ‘to do’ list for the day: phone calls I had to […]
Visit to a Philippine Jungle Village
As we were flying over the tropical jungle on the island of Mindanao, Philippines, I carefully watched the missionary pilot. Flying an airplane in the jungle can be risky business. At only a moment’s notice weather conditions could seriously threaten the safety of the airplane, the passengers and the cargo. The pilot concentrated on terrain […]
Guinea Pig, Anyone?
I can still remember watching the ‘Fasten Your Seat Belt’ sign come on. As the plane began to descend through the clouds, never would I forget my first glimpse of the Andes Mountains. As the wheels of the plane hit the runway, my stomach was filled with butterflies as we landed at the tiny airport […]
Capturing A Moment
What I love about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever and impossible to reproduce. Looking at a photograph often reminds me of the really important things in life – that each day is another chance for me to make everyday count. That each day I can cherish every moment with loved […]
Blessings
I’ve been thinking about all the things I have to be thankful for this year. At the top of my list is is how God answered many prayers for the safety of my son-in-law, Tim, who spent the last few years serving our country – and 18 of those months were spent in Afghanistan. When […]
