Tag Archives: Encouragement

Life: Race or Mission?

  My husband and I rode bikes yesterday on a beautiful, sunny, fall day. It was exhilarating and fun—just he and I—no littles to watch out for. In fact, our kids are nearly grown and we are close to entering … Continue reading

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Building Your Legacy: A Parental Primer

  It was promotion Sunday at my church–the day when church members “promote” into their new Sunday school classes. As we headed down our tree-lined driveway to church, I wondered, “Would this be the year I would move into the … Continue reading

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Shooting the Rapids: Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs

  Wow! What an exciting few months we’ve had around our house! We found out our oldest son and daughter-in-law are having our very first grandchild—a boy! Shortly after that, our middle son got engaged to a beautiful and talented … Continue reading

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How to Live in Victory and Peace

Does this sound like you? I know Jesus Christ and that he died to save me from my sin. I believe he is the Son of God. I have accepted his gift of forgiveness. I know that the only way to … Continue reading

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What’s Up With Prayer?

  To some people, the idea of prayer sounds mysterious and other-worldly…sort of like a fairytale. I mean can we really talk to God? The God of the universe? The God who leveled cities, flooded the entire earth, and breathed … Continue reading

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