I went on my very first mission trip when I was about 10 years old. Actually, I was just tagging along with my parents. Still, that week of serving in the heat outside of New Orleans had an amazing impact on my spiritual growth. Just a child and not able to fully participate, I watched with awe as my parents… Read More
You know who an expert is? Someone from out of town. So I’ve heard. I also think an expert–that person we listen to with great expectation and hold their opinions and teachings at a higher level than the average Joe–is someone we pay to hear, someone we pull out our notebook and pen for, and someone we tell others about…. Read More
I had a splendid trip to Georgia to visit with my parents, but I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about coming home! Georgia put on a beautiful autumn show for me with all the colors I’ve missed for over 17 years (can you believe that!?!), my parents doted on me suitably, my mom and I had a great… Read More
Today I’m really liking Aquila and his wife Priscilla, sometimes known as Prisca. I guess that was a Jewish nickname of sorts, sort of like Abby for Abigail. We first meet this steadfast and easy-going ministry couple in Acts 18:2 when Paul comes across them in Corinth. The scripture says Paul “found” them and “came to them,” almost as though… Read More
And so, for Not So Wordy Wednesday during my week of tribute to senior adults I present to you my two favorite seniors: Mom and Dad! They are pictured here standing on the same portico they stood on just after saying “I do” to each other 50 years previous. I wonder if they had any idea at that time how… Read More
This morning James and I had the privilege of visiting with two different women who are walking through very difficult times. Both are godly women who are facing scary and uncertain physical problems. One friend is a bit older than us and just said goodbye to both of her parents this year. Her mother had suffered from Alzheimer’s for several… Read More