Being a published author had been a dream in my heart all my life. I remember considering a writing correspondence course in High School. How many teenagers sign up for extra homework? In college, I took every writing class . . .
Read MoreWhat is Your Purpose?
Jesus refused to have His schedule dictated by the demands and needs around Him. He knew His purpose, and that was His focus.
Living in India clarified my purpose because the . . .
Read MoreInvitation to Intimacy
Have you always wanted to play an instrument but felt like you did not have the talent or the time to learn? That was me.
I had tried to learn piano as a kid, and I remember . . . .
Read MoreHis Voice
Recently, I was gifted me some audio files of interviews with my paternal Grandfather conducted almost 40 years ago. What a treasure! I was excited to hear my Grampa’s voice and learn some of our family history. But when I started to listen, I thought, “This isn’t my Grampa’s voice!” . . . .
Read MoreA Cross-Shaped Hole
I had the American Dream, and yet my heart felt empty. I had a handsome husband and a beautiful baby and a home of my own. Yet peace eluded me. . . .
Read MoreThe Big Reveal . . .
The BIG reveal is the painting above. I am pleased that my publisher chose my painting representing “Identity” for the cover art of my upcoming book.
“Chosen: Understanding your Identity and Authority from Ephesians” is the title of the book.
We are excited . . . .
Read MoreA Cog in the Kingdom
A woman called our prayer ministry about a broken relationship with her ex-husband. She had to deal with him to see her kids, but their interactions were stressful and draining due to the strife.
As we prayed for her, God showed me a tiny cog turning a much larger wheel in a machine works. The impression I had was . . .
Read MoreFour Ways to Cope with the Anniversary of the Covid-19 Pandemic
My medical provider marked the one-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic by sending an email with four coping strategies. . . .
Read MoreFrontline Missionaries
Living on the mission field necessitated that Laura maintain a tight budget. Their monthly stipend paid for only the basic needs of her family. Three growing boys sure can eat a lot of groceries.
One month the rent check bounced, . . .
Read MoreFrustration
“Your children teach you patience,” my mother declared when I told I did not have the patience to raise children. She was right, of course.
I remember the day that my two-year-old knocked over her sister’s block tower . . . again. . . .
Read MoreWhat is My Purpose?
The young man redesigning my website for the book launch, asked for a single word to describe my purpose. What is my purpose? Why do I spend hours writing and rewriting devotions to post every week? Why do I share what I have painted whether it is good or not? What is my goal?
Encouragement. My goal is to encourage YOU!
This verse in Ecclesiastes expresses . . .
Read More2020 Reflections
At the beginning of 2020, I made some declarations from the Word of God over my life (see underlined portions below). This year definitely did NOT go as planned. So, I wanted to review those declarations . . .
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