Contrary to what my FaceBook world would tell you, I’m a pretty private person. When I am struggling with something, I really really don’t want the whole world to know unless I’m good and ready to face the repercussions that brings. And I absolutely hate drama (except in the movies). I avoid it like the plague. But I’ve learned that … Read More
Why You Should Let Your Life Get Wrecked
Have you ever had your life ruined for the best or as my friend Cyrus Mad-Bondo, puts it, “gloriously wrecked”? I have. It wasn’t because of something terrible that happened to me. It was because of my encounter with a few hundred beautiful souls in a land that once existed only as an uncharted, frightening territory in my own little … Read More
Down to Your Last Leg
Last week, I was at the beach. This doesn’t happen often. The last time I was there was four years ago. Usually, if I plan a trip, I want one full of sites, foods, and geographical locations that are new to me. But every now and then, I just require a trip to the beach. I love to be busy … Read More
Wear This First
A few years ago, we were in the hot sun of Africa. I feel like I talk about this a lot, mostly because I do. But that trip changed my life. Seriously. It ruined it for the best. There’s no logical reason we should have been on that trip, either. We were broke as a joke. We had about $300 … Read More
The Royal Spotlight
Your life is one big event full of smaller events. It falls onto the calendar of history… His Story. Think of all the events you’ve been to in your lifetime. Birthday parties, weddings, funerals, concerts, festivals, backyard barbecues, pool parties, garden shows, monster truck rallies, ball games, graduations, retirements… What has made each event, well, event worthy? The setting? Sometimes. … Read More
Which Drum are You Supposed to Beat?
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
When Your Sea of Galilee Moment is Ruined by The Macarena
Some years ago, my dad was on a tour of the Holy Land with a group of Pastors. He had been on several occasions before, but this one was to help train this group on how to personally lead a tour in this Biblical region of the world. They saw all sorts of things. The empty tomb. The Jordan River. The Temple Mount. The Dead … Read More
Walking From Peace to Peace
Are you going through something right now and feel like you’re rocking back and forth with fear, anxiety, butterflies, and maybe a touch or two of depression? You aren’t alone. I think even the most “well-kept-together” of us fall into that category. And not just once. It happens time and time again. We all have a choice when those dreaded … Read More
When The News Cameras Have Moved Past: Rebuilding Rwanda 20 Years Later
It’s been ten years, nearly eleven since the most profound loss of my life occurred: my dad died of cancer. Not a day in my life has gone by that has not been changed by the hours of the six month and two days that led to that final breath he drew. It’s been twenty years exactly since the Hutu … Read More
Water, Water, Everywhere But Not a Drop to Drink
Well, I failed. I had the date for “World Water Day” in my mind as March 28th. It was in fact, March 22nd, and that day has passed. I’ve been mulling it over in my mind and with sparse internet during the day, I frankly thought I had more time. But do you know what? The world water crisis isn’t … Read More