I grew up on the coast of Oregon. I woke (what seemed like) every morning to the foghorn bellowing from below the cliff on which my home sat. I didn’t realize until recently that federal and international laws require…
Yesterday, I found myself reflecting on my once-upon-a-time-Apple-Watch. Purchased as a brand new Series 2 (I think the new ones are Series 8, so that tells you its age), it promised to improve my health, keep my memory on…
Have you ever done a thing, just because you know it’s the right thing, and not because you really feel like doing it? Then, afterwards, the thing you dreaded, brought LIFE to your soul? This week, I recalled my…
Of course this verse jumped off the page at me this week! It drew my attention as soon as I read the word “eyes.” The past week has been all about my eyes. Well, not just my eyes,…
Ever had a day that just didn’t turn out at all what you expected? As I’m typing this entry for the next blog, that’s the kind of day I’ve experienced. From wake up til right now, it’s all gone…
I love that so many of my grands are at the age where they enjoy discussing spiritual issues. We’re at that place where they start by asking the questions which spur on the exchange. It used to be that…
Back in 1986, the Lord spoke to me through a verse in Deuteronomy that confirmed in my heart His specific calling to Kenya as missionaries. As random as could be, this Scripture popped up at a time where I’d…
It seems lately, my devotional-thought-life is made up of random bits of information (mostly quotes that seem to resonate), puzzle pieces of life’s moments, meaningful lyrics to songs, and small threads of Scripture that the Lord leaves for me…
In January, our ministry board of directors determined that we’d set aside a 90-day-period expressly for a Sabbatical. That began this week. It crept up on me, and though I knew it to be around the corner and on…
This week I’m speaking and counseling at a retreat for global women from around the world who’ve gathered at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. What an incredible setting for women who are tired and need to process their overseas experiences.…