The Speed of Life
School is back in session! I have one college student, one senior and a freshman in high school, a college junior for a husband and I’m a college sophomore finishing up my associates degree this year. Fall is also in…
The Resurrection of a Ministry
I recently sat down with a dear friend for lunch and to catch up on what’s been going on in each other’s lives. The first thing I want to say is I am so thankful for God given friends that…
Made For Battle
As Christians, we are made for battle. God’s word tells us clearly that we will have trials and tribulations, or in today’s vernacular, challenges and struggles. And most of us we experience the battle to maintain hope and overcome in…
A Way of Escape
Have you ever felt like you were being led to be brave, step out and do something new? Maybe you sensed the leading of the Holy Spirit to serve God in a new way or new ministry opportunities presented themselves;…
Surprise! God Doesn’t Care.
Let me just begin by saying that I believe deeply in the unity of the global body of Christ. When I say global body of Christ, I am refferring to all those who beileve that Jesus is the Son of…
Cake Walks & Christianity
Have you ever been to a school carnival? You know the kind where there are lots of games, lots of kiddos, lots of laughter. These events are usually organized as fund-raisers so parents are spending money for tickets to play…
Navigating Life When It’s Hard To See Where You Are Going
Growing up in Northern California I was accustomed to foggy mornings. Fog can be quite tricky and treacherous to drive in since it severely limits one’s vision. The rule about constantly scanning the road well ahead of you no longer…
Under Attack?
I don’t know about anyone else, but it seems like my identity has been under attack for the last month or two; that the devil is trying to steal my security of who I am in Christ. Probably not so…
The Beauty of A Messy Life
My life tends to be messy. It has almost always been that way. I have been told by a few that it is messier than what many people’s lives are and yet I know that is not as messy as…
The Middle Of Nowhere
I have a dear friend who lives in a Chicago suburb. When I visited, I discovered that like most large metropolitan areas, all the cities run right into each other. While driving to the art store, we were having the…