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A Catch Up and Look Back at October

October is over and I’ve never been so glad to turn the page on the calendar and face a nearly blank slate. Out of all our busy months in ministry this last month ranks in the Top 10. It was just a continual nonstop race uphill. I wrote about some of it here. But a … Continue reading

When your day doesn’t go your way

It’s Friday! And we are joining up with Kate for Five Minute Friday.  She gives the word prompt and we all write, link-up here and share our words together.  We would love to have you join us over here!  Our word prompt today is:  JOY It was a typical Sunday morning.   Nothing different from any other. … Continue reading

Six ways to get through stressful days

During the last 3 ½ weeks, I hosted a fun women’s event, traveled out of the country, walked with 4 different families through the going home of loved ones and had my in-laws visit for a week. Life sometimes fills up — not because of our own scheduling but from events that can’t be scheduled. The ministry … Continue reading

You are seen. You are loved.

This last weekend I had the honor of hosting Women of Faith LOVED Simulcast tour and this is what I was reminded of the whole way through. You are seen!  You are not invisible to God.  You are loved. In our crowded lives of busy schedules and hectic days, we are not unseen,  we are not forgotten. This weekend … Continue reading

It’s not business… It’s personal!

Happy Friday everyone! It is finally the weekend and today we are linking up with Kate Motaung and the gang over at Five Minute Friday. This is when Kate gives us a word prompt and we write for 5 minutes. No over thinking just free write. If you’d like to join us, you could write … Continue reading

Adoption ~ It Changes Everything

Last week I watched a family transform.  It was the official start of a new beginning. “J” came to them through the foster program over three years ago. His life before made his transition difficult at times. It took patience. Yet love overcame and a beautiful little boy emerged from that small shell of a body … Continue reading

An Open Letter to My Dad

Dear Dad, One of my earliest memories of you is when I stepped out of my bedroom on an early morning and saw you kneeling at the end of your bed.  You were asking God to protect your children in that new day. I didn’t intrude or interrupt but instead quietly tiptoed away and wondered … Continue reading