I’m so blessed to have Donya Dunlap guest posting for me today. She is both a friend and a fellow author who is always inspiring me to go deeper, to dream bigger, to live passionately by faith. Donya has a very influential ministry with women as an anti-slavery/sex trafficking advocate. She has written a book… Read More Infusion {A Life Changing Tea Recipe for Women}
At the time of this writing, I’m sitting on the deck of our lakeside cottage enjoying our annual anniversary together time. I can’t believe it’s been 8 years since God joined us together. It’s been an immense blessing to do life and ministry side by side. Last week was definitely a highlight in our lives! Is… Read More Is There Anything Better Than Watching God Work?
This past Friday I had the rare opportunity to spend the day with 3 other pastors’/missionary wives. A few weeks ago we were all together at a board meeting dinner, and we decided we needed a day of thrift store shopping. “Let’s make this happen,” we said. Amazingly, we found a day that worked for… Read More Some Things I’m Trying Not To Think About…
He charges out the door with a roar, “Dad, can I catch that pheasant?!” Door slams. Wild bird calls ensue. Moments pass. Door bursts open again. Small Son rushes upstairs and procures from his room a long stick and a piece of yarn. To make a bow, of course. To catch that pheasant! He’s dreaming again.… Read More Because No Matter What, You Should Never Stop Dreaming For God
In the wake of the Boston marathon tragedy, I’ve been pondering the concept of community. Like you, I’ve read some news articles and have listened to some interviews. I’ve been amazed at the compassion shown BY total strangers, TO total strangers. Yesterday a pastor tweeted something to the effect that, when the bombs went off,… Read More What True Community Looks Like
