What Needed to Be Done
I had a dream last night. So vivid that I knew it was real until I woke up. I dreamed that I was holding my first newborn son, Tom, and…
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The Struggle Is Real in an Upside-Down World
How do we handle living in an increasingly upside down world? There isn’t a day that goes by without something catastrophic happening. All of us have tunnel vision and focus mainly on…
I Was a Wallflower Until I Wasn’t
A long time ago, I was a wallflower. For those of you who have only known me for a short time, I promise this is true.
Not Like the Others
What sets you apart or makes you unique? What is it about you that makes you not like the others? I don't want to be like the others. What I…
I’m Happy
I'm happy. The fact that I can say that, despite everything demanding my attention around me, still amazes me. There are so many proverbial frying pans on the fire that…
Not Taking Correction Well, How to Grow From a Kindness
A comment on my 5th-grade report card still strikes me today: "Lea does not take correction well." Ouch! Those comments written over 40 years ago (ouch again) are still embarrassing.…
For Those Who Come After: The Long Race of Faith
I've been a pastor's wife, a teacher, and a missionary for about forty years. Looking back, it's easy to forget that I didn't start out knowing what to expect from…
False Words, Fatal Outcome: The Tragic Tale of 2 Prophets
Have you ever thought, "It’s not supposed to be this way"? I have. There have been times when life has gone sideways and dealt me what felt like a nearly…
I’m Not Pedigreed: When You Don’t Fit In
I’m not pedigreed to do what I do. That’s what used to bother me. I don’t come from a prominent preacher family. Nor do I possess any unique talent, such…
We Left Our Shoes at the Door
I’ve lived in Africa since 1987, and living here has challenged and transformed me. I have learned languages, customs, and cultural cues very different from mine. Initially, I resisted the…