It Took Three Car Wrecks
I wrecked one of our cars. It wasn’t too bad. The car was still drivable. The insurance company would send an adjuster to assess the damage.
Blankets of Blessing
ARE YOU SURE I SHOULD give him this blanket?” my husband asked. “How about the one with the Canada geese instead?” He looked incredulously at the prayer blanket material I had selected for a young man he was working with.
Mingling Missionaries
MARK AND JULIE WANDERED around the tiny, postcard-perfect town in rural England with their two young daughters. There were no other Adventists in the whole town.
Follow the Lamb
I GREW UP IN A HOME in which my mother faithfully took my sister and me to church every Sabbath. Our church was filled with many wonderful people, including a pastor who was completely committed to preaching “the three angels’ messages.”
Oversized Shoes
WHEN MY SONS WERE LITTLE BOYS, still learning to walk independently, they loved to slip into their dad’s shoes, clasp their hands in mine or those of any adult around, and begin to walk. With their tiny feet in oversized shoes, they knew it was not safe to walk alone.
Smile at the Future
No matter what change is coming your way, I pray that God gives you the strength to “smile at the future.”
Seasons of Discouragement
DURING MY HUSBAND’S SECOND YEAR of pastoral ministry, I had serious doubts about making it as a pastor’s wife. After an unrelenting season of trial, I was broken, bruised, and bloodied by church hurts, ministry-staff conflict, my own sinful responses, and fallout we couldn’t seem to redeem.
Hospitality Made Practical
WE LIVE IN A WORLD influenced by social media. Picture-perfect table settings and staged homes abound on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Pretty napkin holders and place cards are strategically set next to the delicious-looking food that must have taken hours to prepare and to plate so meticulously.
7 Secrets to Happiness
EVEN THOUGH WE LIVE in a sin-sick world, we all want a level of peace and contentment. Yet the Bible reminds us in Isaiah 14:12-15 that Satan, a fallen being from heaven, is the prince of this world. Therefore, we will face trials and temptations on this earth until Jesus appears. However, despite the obstacles, frustrations, and feelings of loneliness we might face, God is able to rock us in the cradle of His arms.