By the third month of this New Year, is it too soon to maybe pause for a brief evaluation of the first quarter of this year? When you think about this first quarter, has your prayer life been focused on your ‘personal maintenance or passionate mission?’ That question was presented by our pastor. As I… Read More
I could probably count on my ten fingers, the times I have been so discouraged that I cried myself to sleep. Recently, I walked into my room at 7:20pm and set on the side of my bed and began to cry and then I laid my head on my pillow and passed totally out. When… Read More
My first mentor Mamie Hinch taught me to pay close attention to the musings of people who are getting ready to exit planet earth. From this instruction I have always paid close attention to Jesus’ final remarks found in John chapter 14-17. I have also been very sensitive to the last books written by great… Read More
We see exhausted, frazzled women everywhere we go, especially at this time of year. Why are we all so exhausted so often? You may think of a thousand reasons, but I am convinced that the most common reason that all women from all walks of life are stressed out, and worn out is their propensity… Read More
This year has been jammed packed with people sighing deeply “why God.” So many people we love and serve have shared with us their “why God” moments and we have carried their pain. So often when I hear a person saying, “Why God” I am compelled to try and encourage this person to not doubt… Read More
This book has been 7 years in the making and it is finally here. So many of you have asked about my book on women and their struggle with control and I am thrilled to say, “She’s here!” Here is a little glimpse of the book: Are you wearing a Junior God Badge? Before responding,… Read More
When I try to explain what Ken and I do, it is often the work of a Pastor and Pastor’s wife but we don’t have the title. However, your faithful support has allowed us the privilege of such ministry since 1989. Ken was just at the hospital praying with a man whose wife was in… Read More
For two decades while Ken led Mission Trips all over the world, I would regularly put NOTES IN HIS SUITCASE to read while away from home. Last month our daughter Jessi went on a mission trip to Egypt and I decided to put together a note for each day she was away from her husband… Read More
Why do women tend to “go after the guys”? Why do women experience difficulty being still and waiting for the man to initiate and develop the relationship? You find the answer in one word: insecurity. An insecure woman has her world centered on something (marriage) or someone (Mr. Right) that can be lost or taken… Read More
On January 6th of this year, John Smoltz was notified that he had made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame. John attended a Spring Training Bible Study we taught from 1992 through 2000. God allowed us to mentor John. When I heard the announcement, I wrote him a card and told him congratulations and… Read More