Compassion, Family, Grace Parenting, Life Lessons, Mothering, Parenting/Family, Relationships

{Part One} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Love

Life changing lessons often come quietly, don’t they? As I rode into fourth place in our bicycle train, eight wheels flew along the sidewalk and people in cars smiled. Neighbours waved and dogs sniffed. Trees rustled in the breeze as the last sunbeams fell beneath the horizon. It was the perfect night for a family… Read More {Part One} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Love

Character Development, Family, Life Lessons, Missions

3 Benefits to Raising Children Internationally

“Where are you from?” must be the hardest question ever answered. I’ve stumbled over it all my life. Am I from where I was born? Am I from my parents’ and grandparents’ country of origin? Am I from where I grew up (both places)? Am I from where I lived last? Am I from where… Read More 3 Benefits to Raising Children Internationally

God's Power, Gospel, Life Lessons, Ministry

A Rock and a Heart Place

The gentle sound of lapping waves soothed my being as I combed the beach on Prince Edward Island. Greeting my eyes were hundreds of shells, glittering sand and minerals, and seaweed in all shapes and colours {one kind was white as snow, and looked just like wet tissues laying on the beach}. While pondering the… Read More A Rock and a Heart Place

Character Development, God's Power, Life Lessons, Ministry, Practical Tips

Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part Two}

Welcome to part two of “Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry”. If you missed part one, you can read it here, along with the story about what prompted these posts.  After you’ve caught up, let’s jump back in with a few more tips: 3. Make sure that you are not the one… Read More Issues Pastors’ Wives Face: Dealing With Criticism in Ministry {Part Two}