The start of the trip wasn’t your typical start. But when you travel in a group, it never is. We have 8 different people coming from 7 different locations. An hour before take-off, a phone call from our key leader to tell us they are…
When all through the house No missionary was sleeping, not even the church mouse. Running around trying to finish laundry and packing Everything seems to be piling up and it’s stacking. Their bags are all stuffed and tied up with string In hopes they haven’t…
Joyful. A word I have heard all my life to describe me. Everyone that knows me or comes in contact with me uses this word to describe me. However, the past 2 years have not been so joyful in my life. Not the way it…
Trust. Just TRUST. Sometimes one of the hardest things to do in life is trust. Trust each other. Trust ourselves. Trust God. When we put our trust in something, or someone, we are ultimately letting go of control. Releasing the ever so tight fisted grip…
Today is a special day. This day comes around every year. It’s no surprise. It’s been celebrated and put on calendars for over a hundred years now. Many of us spend the Friday before counting down the minutes, even seconds, until the end of the…
What the H-E-Double Hockey Sticks? Back in the day, four letter words were few and far between. Saying the “h” word, the “f” word, the “s” word, the “d” word was so taboo. Never would anyone dream of saying these words out loud, let alone…
“Yeah right…” you’re thinking. “When I get everything done, THEN I’ll take the day off.” Ever said that…to your boss, your family, yourself? Have you ever been so exhaustedly tired that you can’t remember what you did last week, last night, 5 minutes ago? If…
Today’s the day! The day we’ve all been waiting for! The day where we get to truly make a difference in someone’s life, whether we know them or not. The day where, for some of us, means stepping out of our comfort zone. Stepping…
“How do we change the world? One single Act of Random Kindness at a time?” If you’ve ever seen the movie Evan Almighty, you would recognize this quote. I like watching movies, especially ones that have a lot of quotable quotes in them. And Steve…
Crisp leaves fall, littering yards and streets. A cool breeze blows softly, nipping at your nose. Fireplaces crackle as you snuggle up on the couch under cozy blankets watching movies with hot cocoa. Families coming together to celebrate all that has been done and given…