Category: Gratefulness

The Power of Sending

When we think about mission trips, we often picture the ones boarding the plane, loading the vans, or stepping into unfamiliar neighborhoods to serve. They are the visible hands and feet of Jesus in that moment; but mission trips were never meant to be solo assignments. They are Kingdom partnerships. I grew up in a … Continue reading The Power of Sending →

Why does Springtime make me so happy?

This morning I awakened to cows in my back yard. I don't own cows. I do have a clothesline, a fence, and plants sprouting in a flower bed. This is not how I wanted to start my day. Surprisingly, however, I was able to sneak out without alerting the dogs and herded the cows out … Continue reading Why does Springtime make me so happy? →

Summertime and the living is busy!

I always think summer is going to be a relaxing time off, but that rarely turns out to be the case! It's been crazy hot in the last few weeks, and here are a few highlights from our summer so far! My husband and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary! We kinda did a staycation … Continue reading Summertime and the living is busy! →

Things I’ve learned in the last 50 years

There. I said it. I keep referring to this year as "my big birthday year." It's hard to come right out with that number, though! I'd much rather say it's my "Year of Jubilee!" But there it is. I'm turning 50 next week (April 2023). What is it about the big ones that cause introspection? … Continue reading Things I’ve learned in the last 50 years →