Destined for Trials

Destined for Trials

 Finally, after forty-two hours of travel, the kids and I landed in Asia last summer with loads of ministry supplies. Chad met us at the airport excited to see us after our two weeks apart. I got in the front seat of the hired vehicle while Chad and the kids hugged...
The Truth Will Set You Free

The Truth Will Set You Free

A few years ago, our son (then 3) kept forgetting our rule, “Do not step off our driveway into the road.” He would forget the rule, we would discipline him and say, “We don’t want you to be hurt. You could get hit by a car, and we would be...
The Broken Made New

The Broken Made New

I miss the smiles of my wide-smiling Phoebe before cleft lip surgery. Her smiles seemed to touch her whole face. I miss the kisses from her lips that brought untold joy to my heart. She’d reach up to offer me her closed yet open, puckered up lips. As I kissed her...