Are there any people in your life that are difficult to get along with or hard to love? I’m sure a few may have already popped into mind. Overly critical parents, mean in-laws, an unforgiving […]
Category: Women’s Ministry
Training 101
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 (NLT) Since I posted my last blog, my granddaughter celebrated her first birthday. A few weeks before her big celebration, […]
Beloved Sleep
I am tired today. It has been a whirlwind of meetings and back to school functions for the past few weeks since we got back from Christmas break. I am actually looking forward to going […]
Jesus in a bar in Osaka
This past New Year’s weekend, we skirted through one dimly lit back alley to another. This was after a 40-minute commuter train ride, my daughter escorting us to her international church in the heart of […]
A Call to Love Like Jesus
Somewhere along the way I came to believe that I deserve to be treated a certain way because if God is for me who can be against me and surely he is on MY side, […]
Healthy Things Grow and Change
As I am again in a season of change, I wanted to share a past blog of mine which I felt was relevant. Years ago, an older pastor shared with our pastoral staff that, “Healthy […]
What’s Your Plan?
The start of a new year is often a time of restoration for many people. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the past and approach the coming year with renewed enthusiasm. We set goals, make […]
Ready for the “Just In Case”
Here it is again … the start of another New Year. Where does the time go? It seems as though just yesterday we were all freaking out about Y2k. How is it possible that nearly […]
Not As They Appear. Give Way
My brother and I are 1st generation born and raised in the U.S., both parents had and maintained their birth languages, though fluent and successful in English. Some things go through a translation and get […]
God’s Time
In just a few days 2018 ends and 2019 begins. To me, it feels that 2018 just began. Time flew by. Have you ever thought about time? Some days and weeks move slowly depending on […]