"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27 (NKJV)There are times when the Lord asks us for blind trust. I remember a rope swing at the Mennonite hostel in Kinshasa, the capital city of my adopted country of Congo. I longed to ride it, especially when I heard the squeals of delight … [Read more...] about Blind Faith
Abundant Life
When Honesty Costs Greatly
"The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." 1 Timothy 1:5My husband is going to be shocked! He is an avid golf watcher and player. I have no interest whatsoever in the game. In fact, I would rather read a dictionary than sit and watch men try to place a small white object in a cup with a flag in it. Rob occasionally coaxes me to walk … [Read more...] about When Honesty Costs Greatly
Nine and One
"It happened that as [Jesus] made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"Taking a good look at them, he said, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." They went, and while still on their way, became clean. … [Read more...] about Nine and One
The Blessing of Scattering
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build..." Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 Hello my friends! I wanted to ask us a question today: Do we feel as though we or our relationships have been scattered? As you and … [Read more...] about The Blessing of Scattering
Darkest Before Dawn
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."Hebrews 10:36 (NIV)I grew up on a remote bush mission station in the Democratic Republic of Congo. My favorite time of the day was when the first layer of dusk would settle over our house. I knew that I would soon hear the roar of the diesel generator which would allow the light switch in my … [Read more...] about Darkest Before Dawn
What Clings to Me?
"My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me." Psalm 63:8 (NIV)With the coldness of the winter months fast coming to our part of the country (although nothing like in my home state of Michigan), I am noticing a familiar phenomenon as I open my dryer and remove my clothing, especially in the socks (by the way, I am convinced that the dryer eats one sock and leaves the other!). The socks … [Read more...] about What Clings to Me?
