Mom to three married children, grandmother to ten.
It had been a busy season of ministry as the disciples left for their first missionary journey to proclaim the message of repentance (Mark 6:7-13). Returning home to tell their Teacher all they had done and taught, Jesus invited them to come away to a desolate place and rest awhile. Desolate, in Greek, means secluded, abandoned, solitary, … More When Jesus Leads us to Storms and Desolate Places
Count it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete lacking in nothing” James 1:2-4. Over the past decade I have experienced trials of various … More Choosing Joy in the Tests and Trials of Life
As I sat among the circle of young women, I was struck by the talent, spiritual maturity, and servant-mindedness that marked their lives. And although they had different gifts, one thing they all had in common was that they were single. As I have talked and prayed with many beautiful single women, I’ve come to admire … More Singled out for the Gospel
“Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well,” Psalm 139:14b It was one of those days you know you’ll never forget. We’d been anxiously waiting outside the delivery room when at last our son-in-law appeared to announce the arrival of our first grandchild. As I held tiny Benjamin in my arms just moments … More When God’s Works Don’t Seem Wonderful
The loneliest time in my life began when my husband and I were transferred out east five weeks after our wedding. Away from everything familiar and unable to find a job or church right away, the days stretched before me like a road without end. And then I got pregnant. Morning sickness became all day … More You Were Not Created to Go it Alone
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God” 1 Corinthians 10:31. Wherever you are right now, are you all there? Are you aware that God has ordained this very moment in your life for the glory of His name? Are you mindful that you are on … More Wherever You Are; Are You All There?
We’ve all experienced this. Someone does some crazy feat followed by the message; “Don’t try this at home.” The warning is meant to protect those who foolishly think they can do the same thing on their own without meeting with disaster. The Pharisee’s thought they could be good enough by obeying the letter of the law without … More Don’t Try This at Home (Parenting without the help of the Holy Spirit)
“Lord, You have assigned me my portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure” Psalm 16:5. “Whatever happens is assigned.” Those four words leapt off the page of Elisabeth Elliot’s devotional book at me. Whatever? Including the mortgage lender who failed to lock in the interest rate we requested, costing us thousands of dollars? Was it God’s … More A Quiet Heart in a Chaotic World
Each morning, whether it’s light, dark, warm, or bitter cold, a woman jogs past my house. I admit that, while I applaud her discipline and fortitude, I’m not tempted to join her. Ever since I was forced to run in gym class, rewarded only with painful side stitches, I decided running was not for me. … More Confessions of a Non-Athlete
“We don’t have to live long before learning that life doesn’t always go the way we hope. Planners can do their best to make things happen, but there will be times in every life when God reminds us that His ways are not our ways. I have been blessed by four New Testament women whose lives … More Four Women who Teach us how to Live out the Gospel
Chosen and Called 