They Emerge in Stages, When Mornings Are Not a Thing
I have four children, three of whom are grown. The fourth is 18, almost 19, and preparing to go to university. That being said, I have nearly finished raising four…
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A Servant to Win More and Save Some
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them…I have become all things to all people, that…
Like a Millstone Around My Neck, How to Carry On
I don’t necessarily plan a theme for the posts here on the blog. I’m too eclectic to have a strong structure to what I write. This method of mine is…
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The Process: Who Really Wants to Trust?
Processes and procedures. Those are two words that I don’t like. When I hear the famous “trust the process” or “follow procedure,” I know it means to wait. No one…
Many Mornings of Bad News
I have woken up to many mornings of bad news. I remember one morning in 1993, in particular, waking to the sound of our light fixtures rattling as bombs echoed…
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.
There’s Something About Faith
There’s something about faith that I can’t describe. Some think faith is like a lever we pull to get what we want. Others think that it’s a name tag we…
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…
Me, Warts and All, This Is Who God Chose
I loved working with our church's team in Malawi. I recently worked at a free community health clinic in Malawi with a team of volunteers, mainly from the USA. (Sorry…
Between Security Checkpoints and Baggage Claim
I’ve spent a lot of time waiting at airports these past few weeks. Waiting to be checked in, waiting in line at security, and waiting for bags at baggage claim.…