Thanksgiving is over but the challenge of thanksliving has just begun. What if instead of packing a grateful spirit away with the Thanksgiving decorations, we hung it up with the Christmas ones, then kept it out for the New Year? Imagine how practicing the art of living thankful could change our perspective and our lives. Instead of anger rising up at the mess we've discovered, we thank God for the child who made it Instead of road rage overtaking our good sense, we thank God for ... continue reading...
Sacrifice brings Freedom
I woke up with these words in my mind, "Sacrifice brings freedom." I was struck by the word sacrifice. Usually I thank Veterans for their service. Today I will thank them for their sacrifice. I find myself reflecting on freedom; both in America and the freedom I have in Christ. Both freedoms enjoyed and lived out because of another's sacrifice. I am grateful to live in the land of the free because of the brave. Words aren't adequate to express my depth of feeling for the freedom I have in ... continue reading...
Extraordinary Hope
Desiring to encourage, challenge and inspire believers to passionately pursue God, I started blogging. Sharing stories of faith in hopes that you will hang onto possible endings when unexpected and unwanted trials come unbidden into your life. As a kindergarten teacher by trade, I have much to learn as I hone my skills for this new craft. Attending writer's conferences stir my soul to search for words worth pondering. Gifts of grace found in proclamations of truth and expressions of ... continue reading...
Ameseginalehu
Dear Friends and Family, I’ve been home three weeks now and am still processing all that the Lord did on our mission trip. I can’t thank you enough for your prayers on our behalf. They were the foundation for what the Lord began to build in and through us. I felt like I was getting sick the day before we left. Anxiety about my health reached an all-time high Sunday night in the DC airport hotel. I was grateful to be in a room by myself because I was definitely doing battle in prayer. My ... continue reading...
3 Days and Counting
Dear friend, I am very excited to be returning to Ethiopia on Sunday. The Lord has done great things and I am filled with joy! Please join me in praying for our team. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your payers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. 2 Corinthians 1:11 1. For peace, clarity of thought, wisdom and discernment for team leader. 2. For health ... continue reading...
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