One of my fondest memories with my daughter, Laura, occurred in the mountains of NC in the late 1990’s. She and I had just built a fire ring by the side of the creek at our cabin. It was a cool, crisp April evening, our first fire was going in…
Read moreThis weekend I will be taking our youth group to participate in this years state competition for Fine Arts. It is one of the moments that as a youth pastor makes me proud. Obviously, I am proud that these young people are using the gifts and talents that God has…
Read moreEvery Wednesday afternoon they come–anywhere from 50-70 widow and orphans make their way from the tiny villages out in the bush of Kenya, and fill the cafeteria of the Mara Christian Academy for a free meal. Not all the widows are old, some are as young as 15 – young girls…
Read more“For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Phil. 2:13 (ESV) Athletes will tell you, pain is involved in achieving extraordinary feats of strength and stamina. Mothers will testify- the discomfort, sickness and pain are part and parcel…
Read moreIn 1999 my husband and I took an anniversary trip to Ireland. It’s green rolling meadows lined with ancient stone fences mesmerized us. We fell in love with the people, the culture, and the food. We both dream returning some day. One of the places we visited was Saint Patrick’s…
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