How to Survive Storms and Thorns

We all face seasons of storms and thorns. My mother died unexpectedly in 2003, and her funeral was the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. I attended Daddy’s funeral on that same holiday in 2004. He was laughing one day, gone the next. All three of my siblings...

Calling All Prayer Warriors!

I’ve had a tough few weeks with more irons in the fire than I can effectively handle. But what should I give up? My mission work? Serving my home church? My job? Serving my family? Serving my home community? Serving my work community? I’ve also been plagued by...

Would You Be A Bold Witness?

A stranger stood in front of me at an event and ranted, “You should be fired!” She shouted. My jaw dropped. When she stopped spewing venom, I asked, “What services are we not offering that you’d like to see.” She stepped back and scorched me with a hateful look. “It’s...

Kenya Mission Schedule

Many have asked me about the schedule for our Kenya mission trip, so I’ve written a rough outline of how we’ll spend our time. About five days will be spent travelling, three days on the mission field and two days resting or touring. There’s a reason the Tharaka are...