Ahhh, there’s nothing like the sweet life of summer. Quiet afternoons, sipping lemonade with my feet propped up… Not exactly. But one can dream a bit, right? Seriously though, I am enjoying summer and it’s flying by. I love summer so much that I’m digging my feet into the ground in effort…
When I returned from my recent mission trip with AWANA International, my heart was overflowing with all the lessons in hope that God taught me while I was in Kenya. Kenya is a beautiful country, both in people and land. Last week I shared how blessed I felt to see the…
Some of you may remember that my sister-in-law and brother-in-law adopted a little guy from China back in the winter. As extended family, my husband, myself and our family began loving on Toby as soon as we met him. Through our smiles and hugs, he could feel the love of…
Hey there! Monday is here and it’s time for the Bible Reading Challenge check-in. How is your reading coming along? This summer has been a busy one for our family and if your schedule has been anything like ours, any reading has been a bit of a challenge. We have…
Have you ever thought you knew the purpose of an experience, only to discover that God had so much more in store for you than you dreamed? After 30 hours and 5 airports, last week the AWANA International Mission team arrived in Nairobi to spend the week learning about how God…
Hey there! It’s Monday and time for our weekly Bible Reading Challenge Check-in and guess what? I’m back from Kenya!! Did you think I disappeared? Praise the Lord for his wonderful work through AWANA International! I’m so blessed to have seen how God’s Word is changing lives in miraculous ways…
Right now I’m sitting in the Chicago airport, about to embark on a trip I dreamed was far in the future- a trip to Kenya! I’m so thrilled to be a part of the AWANA International team and I can’t wait to meet up with the entire team. Just wanted…
Since my daughter, Taylor, was diagnosed with MPS in 2001, I’ve wished for a treatment or a cure. Like every other parent of the terminally ill children in the world, I’ve passed through many stages of grief and loss as she has gradually lost physical functioning over time. I’ve wished I…
Hey Friends! It’s Monday and time for the weekly Bible reading challenge check-in. How was your Father’s Day weekend? My dad’s birthday was yesterday and our family went to visit him in WV for the weekend. My husband did all the driving and I’m thankful for the riding time because…
Recently I was completely embarrassed by some of the words I heard one of my children say to another child at the ball park. In front of both parents, the words sounded mean, though I didn’t feel in my heart they were hateful. Sometimes children don’t recognize the power of…
Feeling disappointed is different from feeling discouraged, don’t you think? Usually, it means you had a hope or dream and it simply didn’t come to fruition. Many times, disappointment is the direct result of losing something or someone. The expectation for one outcome is overturned by another. It can happen when something…
The summer brings beautiful flowers, fresh breezes, and…. weddings! Weddings are a wonderful time to bless a new couple with long-lasting memories AND a few treasures. I think it is an extra touch to provide gifts that speak love and commitment into the lives of those receiving them. Today…
