This week, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. Ah, it’s such a pure holiday set apart to simply give thanks and praise God for the many ways He has blessed our lives. Family and friends will gather. Turkeys will roast while little … Read More
The holidays are right around the corner! I love this time of year and all that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year hold as far as hope! But, for many, this time of year is filled with hurry, stress, and … Read More
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s always been a favorite holiday of mine. Family, friends, pie, and pure gratitude for all God has done over the past year. But this year might be a bit different. Right? Depending on … Read More
As I write this, Steve and I are traveling around Florida visiting friends of Reach Beyond. Our appointments have been wonderful. We’ve met with people who inspire me. A commonality among the people we’ve met is that they have all … Read More
I remember that night so well. Swatting unwelcome mosquitoes, I knelt and prayed in the African hospital next to my 18-month-old daughter’s crib. Bethany was sick—verysick. The doctors at the hospital felt baffled and unsure of what to do next. … Read More
When situations feel impossible, it’s easy to panic isn’t it? The Psalmist Asaph reflected on a time when the Israelites were fleeing from Egypt (Psalm 77). Pharaoh and his armies were approaching from behind, and the Red Sea lay … Read More
Last week, Steve’s parents came and visited us for a bit. Their lives have been marked by integrity, and the generations after them have been blessed. As I’ve was thinking about how God has used their integrity, I read Psalm … Read More
I wonder if you’ve ever had an ah-ha moment with God and then wondered, “Did that really happen?” Or maybe God has done a miraculous work of healing in your life, and after a while you doubted, “Did God heal … Read More
Cultivating a grateful heart is one of the best skills you can practice. Seriously, it changes everything! A woman willingly participated in a biofeedback study. The doctors conducting the study asked her to think of a stressful situation, and then … Read More
Starbucks has the Thanksgiving blend out! Oh, don’t you just love it? The blend, yes, but mostly the holiday! I love Thanksgiving. There is nothing quite like the practice of giving thanks, praising God, and celebrating life’s good gifts. As … Read More
