Helping people is really hard. Not only does it require lots of time and generous financial donations, but it also takes a good plan. Helping people truly get out of poverty, empowering people be able to provide for themselves can make anyone, no matter how smart or...
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an unfinished father’s day
It's hard to believe it was nine years ago when it happened. We were new parents. our first (and only) child was barely 17-months old. His toddler-talk always made me laugh, and he brought a joy to our lives that overflowed. He had been walking for a few months now,...
cruisin’ through the night
The church sound equipment had been tampered with. A group of middle school boys passing through the church after school were responsible. In response, they were required to complete community service hours at the church. My husband, the youth pastor at the time, took...
the world outside my window
A warm breeze blows through my open window. We haven't had a warm breeze here in over 6 months. It feels heavenly. And yet, I'm not thinking about my garden, or the budding trees. My mind is thousands of miles away, in the poorest of countries, with a people I've...
that you love one another
I was in Kenya when it first hit me. I should have picked up on it WAY before...
15 steps to raising selfish kids
Raising selfish kids is easy peasy. Follow these simple steps: ...
when it’s good to be in my face: 7 tips to keep supporters involved in your mission
[serialposts]In keeping with our May Missions Focus, we have the author of...
i’m home. now what?
[serialposts]It was my first mission trip, so I wasn't sure what to expect....
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