Longing for the Whole Family
This week I have been at the Great Commission Mobilizer’s Summit in Thailand. I love these glimpses of heaven God gives me every now and then when I gather with people from multiple lands. To pray, worship and strategize with people from six different continents makes...
Battling Fear with Child-like Faith
When my daughter was around two or three she would say, “There’s a monster.” We would answer, “Ask Jesus to tell the monster to go away.” She would say with childlike faith, “Jesus, please send that monster away!” We would ask, “Is it gone?” She always answered, “Yep,...
The Vacuum that Caused a Celebration
Who knew the Electrolux vacuum could invoke some of the highest emotion on Christmas morning? My in-laws recently bought a small, cordless Electrolux vacuum cleaner. We saw this battery operated, light-weight machine do its thing on Thanksgiving as it cleaned up...
We Signed Our Choice!
On December 30, we received our Letter of Acceptance (LOA). This the long awaited document that demonstrates we are approved for the matching of our referral! Upon receiving this letter, we immediately signed the form and overnighted required documents back to our...
Joseph Adopted Jesus
Ecclesiastes 11:4 says, “Whoever watches the sun will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.” This verse challenges us every time we seek direction. God uses this verse to refine us and remind us that perfect conditions never exist for moving forward...
Going to Heaven to See Joy – Well, Not Yet
Do you have a loved one whom you know is in heaven? I have a few. But the one I long to meet the most is Joy – my daughter. On November 29 of 2008, I found out I was pregnant. It was unexpected and we were ecstatic. We claimed C.S. Lewis’ statement, “Surprised by...
