The Blood Cries Out

There is a well-known story in Numbers 13 and 14. The Israelites finally get to survey the land God had promised to their ancestors, but as they scout it out, they find it filled with scary, giant people. They’re afraid, and so even though God promised to deliver them into the land safely, they refuse … Continue reading The Blood Cries Out

The Gaping Holes in the American Church: Part 1-Multiplying Leaders

At the conclusion of a bible study group I recently attended, someone sought me out saying "After listening to you today, I thought for sure you're a pastor's kid!" When I told her I wasn't, she immediately asked if I was a pastor's wife. At that point I laughed and explained I'm a normal person … Continue reading The Gaping Holes in the American Church: Part 1-Multiplying Leaders

The Glory of Summer

It's mid-August and the back-to-school rush has begun. Perhaps it's the relaxed routine is driving parents mad. Or maybe it's that most American families have been without the structure of school since late March. But here in my home, we're hanging onto summer. It's just been so very good. We swam, we hiked, we played … Continue reading The Glory of Summer

The Mountains Among Us

The day we left the mountains behind us broke his heart a little. We drove away with all our possessions crammed in a moving truck and said goodbye to those majestic peaks. It was all he could do not to sob like a baby heading up the canyon and away from our home as we … Continue reading The Mountains Among Us

A Mother’s Prayer

The Lord bless you, and keep you, The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you, and give you peace. Num. 6:24-26 My His blessings rest upon you and a thousand generations, for your family, and your children, and their children, and their children. Generation after generation. … Continue reading A Mother’s Prayer