Does Peace Proceed or Follow the Steps of Faith?
“You prepare a table before me…” The Good Shepherd knows what we need, how much we need, when we need it, and why. Our youngest child’s speech issues caused us great concern as we thought about moving to Thailand. Will she learn to speak? Could we find what she needs?...
Not convenient, simple or easy. Move Forward!
Our family starts our journey to Thailand mere hours from now. Our bags are packed. We’ve moved boxes, stored treasures, donated items, rented our home to a Japanese company in our city, acquired visas, and just today mere hours before departure we sold two cars (so...
How Exploitation, Alinsky, and the Vulnerable Impact the Coming Election
(Chad and Leslie both contributed to this post. It reflects our joint perspective on Leslie's personal blog.) We are troubled with the soul of our nation. What in the world do these three themes (exploitation, Alinsky, and the vulnerable) have to do with one another?...
God Remembers…God Waits…God Speaks
On the last day of vacation, I went to the beach early in the morning to do a quiet time. As I sat and watched the waves roll in and out, I embraced the moment to just be with God. I expressed some concerns and fears I found myself struggling with as Chad and I...
Sanctity of Life: Do We Act Like Early Romans or Early Christians?
This Sunday, January 17, Christians will celebrate Sanctity of Life. Well, some will. Will you be one of those who advocate for life in 2016 – not just with your words, but with your actions? Let’s take a quick journey into Christian history to discover how the early...