Why We All Need Community

Several years ago we moved to a new city; and because I was pregnant at the time, I reasoned that it would be too hard to reach out and make (or find) friends in my new city. This was a big mistake! With some God intervention and common sense, I finally joined a...

Worshipping God Amidst the Problems

I went camping recently and although I have fond memories of the wonderful outdoors from many years ago, I forgot about the bugs.  I hate bugs.  I love the outdoors, but it’s like a rotating runway of bugs of different sizes, colors, species and levels of repugnance....
When There’s No Heartbeat

When There’s No Heartbeat

About three years ago, I lost my son.   I had entered my third trimester of pregnancy with Ian, when I found out at a doctor’s appointment that his little heart was not beating.   This was hard on so many levels, but thankfully, we had a loving...

A Touch from Jesus

Dear Friend,  I have read the story in Mark 5:21-43 many times, but today Friend, God helped me to see something new. A man named Jairus saw Jesus and fell at his feet saying, “My little daughter is dying.  Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be...