She is soft spoken and shy. But the words she shared with me that evening effect my life to this day. In my early twenties, some of my friends flew to other countries to repair schools and staff orphanages. Others drove to Florida to attend ministry school led by two fiery … [Read more...]
When is it my Turn?
Squeaky, three-year-old-little-girl shouts tumble into the front door before she does. “Look, mommy,” she shrieks. pointing to her new prize. Our oldest girl, responding to the ruckus, pauses her video game. Middle girl dances toward the commotion. I abandon my cutting board … [Read more...]
Moms in Ministry-a Mistake or a Miracle?
Decades ago I heard a story about a mom who flat out disobeyed God. I never understood her disobedience. Until I did. Until I became a mom who almost did the same thing. “Study Spanish,” She heard God ask deep within her heart. Several times He asked her. But her excuse was … [Read more...]
Our Sexual Past Doesn’t have to Dictate Our Children’s Future
Humidity suffocated the end of spring that year. It snuck into town ahead of the tourists. And she showed up around the same time. That’s why I remember it. As spring passed the baton to summer, the rickety wooden boardwalk slats sweat remnants of last summer. Aromas of briney … [Read more...]
Who are you, Really?
What are we doing for the approval of others instead of God? A friend of mine, and devout God lover, removed her head covering last week. Not because she doesn’t believe in it, and not because she is bitter at God or religious traditions. She did it because she was covering … [Read more...]