It hardly seems like a month has passed since our time in Haiti. Being back in the States we have resumed our crammed calendars and hectically paced lives. While in Haiti, it was such a joy to put away cellphones, laptops and iPads to serve and love on the missionary families and the Haitians on […]
Off We Go!!
Tomorrow as a family and with dear friends, we will embark on a five-day missions trip to Titanyen, Haiti! We are so excited to bring encouragement and rest for the missionaries and the gospel to the Haitian people. We are also very eager for the healing and restoration it will bring to our souls being there […]
Last Words and First Words
One year ago today, I whispered my last words to Kristen in her ear. They were words that I had repeated over and over again to her for more than 22 years. My final words to her were “I love you”– three of the most powerful words you can say to another human being. I […]
Highlights from 2014
George Mueller once wrote, “The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” The past year for me and the kids has been a season of anxiety, pain and grief. But as we launch into this new year, we want to walk with an […]
Heading to Haiti!
Scripture teaches us that we are to give honor where honor is due. We want to honor Mom for the life that she lived and the values that she lived out on a consistent basis—a life of sacrifice, a life of servant hood, and a life of giving for the glory and praise of Jesus. […]
12-12-12
“Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Corinthians 6:10) describes the conflict we find ourselves in this Christmas season. Two years ago yesterday, on 12/12/12, we found out that Mom had terminal lung cancer. Mom’s favorite time of the year was always Thanksgiving and Christmas. She loved her fuzzy socks, hot tea, and a cozy chair by […]
No Rushing Allowed!
In reading through the Gospels, have you ever noticed that Jesus was never in a hurry? He was always full of intentionality, full of purpose, and full of life. In His public ministry, He was strategically busy, but He was never in a hurry. I don’t know about you, but this often flies in the face of […]
Questions!
John Ortberg writes that the disciples were always pestering Jesus with questions: “Hey Jesus, can I sit at your right hand? Hey Jesus, how many times do I have to forgive this guy? Hey Jesus, why was this man blind from birth? Hey Jesus, what’s this parable mean? Hey Jesus, shall we call down fire […]
