Character Development, Family, Life Lessons

{Part Two} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Joy

{Click here if you missed Part One of this 9 part summer series} ************************** It was fun time at family camp, and the winners of the afternoon’s carnival were about to be announced. All of the kids in the room wiggled and waited impatiently. I listened only half intently {you know, that “I never win… Read More {Part Two} Nurturing the Fruit of the Spirit: You Can’t Rush Joy

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

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}

Character Development, God's Power, Life Lessons, Stories of Grace

Grace For Little Things

It was just a can opener. But it was a Kitchen Aid can opener, supposed to be good quality and last for years, and I couldn’t get it to work! (You have one, too, don’t you? I knew it.) Supper time…Wednesday night. Church in 2 hours. It was the icing on the cupcake of a day’s life:… Read More Grace For Little Things

Character Development, Life Lessons

The Hidden Treasures of Trials

There it was in all of its beauty. Deafening- All other sounds surrendered. Thousands of gallons of water- thundering, cascading, crashing over a massive rock wall and filling the river. Not just water- it was fresh spring water of the purest kind, and in abundance.  My mind went back over the 1 hour long hike we… Read More The Hidden Treasures of Trials