Coming up for air!

June 12, 2014

That’s what it feels like. After a whirlwind of events, I’m finally coming up for air. I’m not sure I could have squeezed anything else into the past four weeks. Keys in Hand! May 14th marked the day I became a somewhat surprised owner of my new home. I still marvel at how God put […]

The end of the story…

May 7, 2014

Settled in, loving my new ministry–and I might do what? Let’s start with the end of the story. I know, that goes against all the rules, but I think it’s one of those times to break the rules. The end of the story goes like this: I’m closing on a house next Thursday! Yes, you read that right. No […]

Change Is in the Air!

March 21, 2014

NEWS ALERT: I’m trading snow for palm trees! What does the culmination of a year of partnership development look like? How about with boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap—and that strangely chaotic look that comes with packing? (I try to keep that look out of my eyes!) How about with a long list of loose ends to […]

He Gave up the Glory of Heaven

December 6, 2013

He gave up the glory of heaven for a stable. What was He thinking? How many of us would make that choice? Would we choose to leave a glorious mansion for a drafty barn or a cardboard box under an overpass? Would we trade a pillow-topped mattress with a warm down comforter for a rough blanket […]

“We Will not Listen”

September 13, 2013

God is in the business of changing lives. He made this evident to my late husband and I as we served in a tribal village. The initial invite went something like this: “We invite you to come because we want the medical aid and trade goods that you will bring. We want a teacher for […]

The Unfailing GPS

August 29, 2013

Despite my son’s misgivings on the abilities of my GPS, I love the thing. Yet, I must admit that at times it fails me—even if only temporarily. As great of an aid as they are, they still have their limitations. But God? No limitations there. Case in point. Did you know your GPS will lose signal […]

My Chocolate Miracle

July 11, 2013

“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:19 God has promised to supply all our needs, but He does so much more. He knows us by name, He knows what makes us smile, and He knows how to surprise us with unexpected bounty. My story is about […]

Problems and Solutions

April 30, 2013

The Problem As I stood on stage, waiting for the cue to step forward to introduce myself, my son leaned toward me and chuckled into my ear, “You’re not going to be able to reach the mic.” I smothered a smile. I had been studying the mic myself and knew that, though I should be […]

A Night of Firsts

April 24, 2013

Last Sunday night was a night of firsts. I gave my first missionary presentation. Considering that my role in the past had been to smile when introduced and then sit back down while my husband gave the presentation, I thought it went better than expected. Driving home that night I had another first meeting—a meeting with […]

WAYUMI ~ Your Adventure into Tribal Missions

April 12, 2013

Tribal missions is often hard to explain. Words only reach so deep. Experiencing tribal missions explains much more, but tribal villages are generally in remote, isolated locations, making trips somewhat of a logistical nightmare. But what if you could experience tribal missions, at least in part, without even needing a passport? NTM has made it […]