Life’s Little Challenges
Dale and I just got back from New York, helping my 93-year-old mom settle into assisted living. It was a busy but fruitful week full of lots of emotions and challenges. But that’s just part of life’s journey,… Read More
Travel Tips
In May, my husband and I took an international research trip to Ireland, and I just returned from my seventh trip to South Africa! Never did I think I’d be doing as much international travel as I have… Read More
Through the Eyes of a Child
In May, my husband and I went to Ireland. My daughter asked if I would take a Flat Stanley with me so that my grandchildren could experience and hear about Ireland from that perspective. If you haven’t heard… Read More
Imaginary Friends
Last Christmas, I wrote a children’s picture book about my granddaughter’s imaginary friend, Kelsey. Kelsey is a reindeer that Reagan “found” here in Colorado the Christmas when she was two and took back to South Africa. Ever since,… Read More
God-given Words
“The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful,” Proverb 22:12. Let’s admit it. Have you ever felt frustrated, trying to find the right word as you talk with… Read More
Measure Your Words
“Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few,” Ecclesiastes 5:2. This is… Read More
Loving Words
“Do everything in love,” 1 Cor 16:13-14. My precious husband, Dale, and I just celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. What a joyful journey it’s been being married to a man who tries his best to do everything in… Read More
An Appropriately Paced Life
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven,” Ecclesiastes 3:1. After a busy conference season, two trips to New York, and a whirlwind trip around Ireland, I’m reevaluating the pace of… Read More
Instructive Words
“Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge,” Proverb 23:12. This morning I enjoyed watching robins searching our lush green grass for their breakfast. The bigger bird found a fat, juicy worm, pulled… Read More