Two Saturdays before Easter this year, my husband and I went to an outreach event at the home of a woman I know from my Bible Study. Her name is Beth. She is a widow. She doesn’t let that hinder her from doing huge things. The truth is, her season of life has opened up large opportunities to reach beyond … Read More
Shaken, But Not Stirred.
A few days ago, I was in Brooklyn, New York sitting in the auditorium of one of the most illustrious churches in the country- The Brooklyn Tabernacle. Words cannot properly describe how meaningful that service was to me, just two days after I turned 30. But I will tell you that it was right up there with the Kenyan worship … Read More
People Just Don’t Get It. But Immanuel Does.
Ever have one of those flustered days, weeks, months, years, or even what seems to be a life time of harried moments strung together by frayed nerves? Maybe it’s just me, but when I get in a tizzy, it often feels like no one “gets” why. Sometimes it’s unreasonable to expect people to be sensitive because they have no idea … Read More
A Lesson From Man’s Best Friend: We Wait In Hope
My dog, Oscar, is awesome. He really is the best dog that God ever created. Really. He is. In fact, sometimes, I have a suspicion that he’s part human. Just kidding. (Sort of). He’s just so full of personality. You’d really have to know him in order to believe me as to how wonderful he is. But, I have to … Read More
The Welcome Call
God’s always present. But is He always welcome? Just as quickly as a deer that has been right beside you unbeknownst to your awareness, cloaked under the mask of foliage darts across your path, God sends reminders of His ever present self. But when you feel like you’re alone, wandering between one giant patch of kudzu and another in the … Read More
When Pain is a Good Thing
There’s an old adage that came out around the time of the movie, “Remember The Titans?” You’ve heard it before, I’m sure. “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” That quote was put on countless posters…usually with a body builder lifting like a million pound weight or something. I’ve always found that saying to be full of truth, but hard to … Read More
The Power Known by Oaks (Or How to Deal with the News)
I don’t know about you, but my heart has been so heavy the last several weeks. I’ve had trouble sleeping at night just trying to process all the pain and problems that have been at the forefront of the newscasts. The crisis in Syria. Manslaughter caused by a drunk driver. The Navy Yard shootings. All of these have directly impacted … Read More
Spots for Cows & Gems for Paupers
Recently, we were in Washington D.C. gazing upon the legendary Hope Diamond. Well, briefly we were. There were so many people huddled around it hoping to catch the right moment of luster through their camera lenses that the view was somewhat obstructed. What we saw was gorgeous nonetheless and left us breathless (along with the claustrophobia from the crowds). During … Read More