Last weekend, my husband and I attended a Weekend to Remember Conference in Incline Village, Tahoe. We’ve attended this conference before, but when the opportunity arose to do so again, we decided it was the perfect time—when our lives seem to be exceedingly busy. It might seem that adding another event to an already full calendar wouldn’t be considered the …
42’s a Hit!
After teaching 8th grade U.S. history for a number of years, my two greatest historic heroes are Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. I’ve always been fascinated with the Civil Rights movement, although I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the courage required of so many who put their lives on the line to fight for the equal rights promised …
What Makes You Feel Loved?
What makes you feel loved? This is a question I’ve been pondering lately because my husband has been asked to give a talk at our church’s monthly men’s breakfast, and marriage is the topic he chose. Of course, this question isn’t exclusive to married people or those in a romantic relationship (and if you’re married, I pray it’s a romantic …
Law or Grace?
I like rules. There’s some kind of security in a list of dos and don’ts, and I rarely cross the line. When I hear Chris tell stories about his adventurous youth, I’m envious of the audacity he had to cross lines and really experience adventure. I’m not talking law breaking here, just a little mischief. I often say that I …
Living Big
I spent five days at the Mount Hermon’s Christian Writer’s Conference amid towering redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains. Just the opportunity to be in such a beautiful place would have been enough to make it a mountaintop experience. Added to that, Chris attended the conference with me—a first for him—and the weather was stunning. There’s nothing like being in …
Facebook Folly
Today at Bible study, while everyone was still gathering, I had a quick conversation with one of the other ladies (you’re a blessing, Jo Ann). We got onto the subject of Facebook—more specifically, how things mysteriously appear with our names attached. A few days ago, I started getting email comments on a wedding photo of my daughter I supposedly posted. …
I Want Patience Now!
Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31 When I was little, my mother told me that she knew I’d be an impatient person because I was born two weeks early. I don’t …
The Prodigal Son
Last weekend, Chris and I attended a two-day apologetics conference. I went into it with the hope that I would walk away inspired, but even more so, that my son, Christopher, who attended with us, would be inspired. You see, Christopher is a self-professed atheist. Both Chris and I were encouraged when he showed interest in the conference. I know …
Would You Like a Side of Waffles With That Spaghetti?
I was asked to speak on the topic of love at a women’s ministry group for our church yesterday morning. The last time I stood up in front of an audience was almost six years ago—and that doesn’t really count because it was a classroom full of 8th graders. Needless to say, I was more than a little nervous. I …
Our Accomplishments or His?
One question struck at the heart of what I’ve been struggling with for weeks now: In what ways will my life be blessed as I trust in God’s sovereign ability to accomplish His purpose in the world and in my life? This question came by way of Cynthia Heald’s Bible study Becoming a Woman of Purpose which I’m taking part …
