One of the greatest mentors of my life spiritually in print, (mentored by this author) relocated to heaven recently and I was thrilled to see an article about Elisabeth Elliot in World Magazine. As I was enthusiastically devouring the article the last paragraph was a quote by E. Elliot that I had never read. It… Read More
This post on Facebook by Pastor Tim Cash (Modern John the Baptist – my nickname for him) brilliantly captured Ken’s and my heart about the Supreme Court’s Ruling on June 26th. Here is Pastor Cash’s ponderings: These are mere reflections. I have family members that I love that are living in the struggles of sexual… Read More
Because of the involvement Ken and I have with so many people, we are weekly hearing about the trials, difficulties and suffering that Christians are experiencing. Just last week we heard about a precious sister in Jesus whose husband and son are both presently battling cancer. Although we are always ready to comfort with God’s… Read More
I have a wonderful friend who is the mother of six adult children. We were having lunch one day when she made a remark that caused me to burst out laughing. My friend has the kindest heart and the sweetest voice, so when this sentence came out of her mouth-I almost couldn’t contain myself. We… Read More
During the last six weeks of incessant testing and appointments, Ken and I have attempted to ‘live life FULLY-while waiting.’ Remember the book I am writing on control, well it has preached to me during this Waiting journey. Ken is so much better at waiting than I am. WHY? Because my default setting on anxiety… Read More
In 2004 Ken received the news that he had a tumor in his right kidney. As we walked to the car after the appointment, Ken’s first response to the news of cancer was, “Just think of all the Medical personnel I will get to witness to.” Of course that was not my first reply, mine… Read More
Because Ken and I see you as a dear friend, we wanted to share an amazing bouquet of roses we received with each of you. For our 40th Anniversary, our oldest and dearest friend DeDe Kendall (as well as sister-in-love) gave us an extraordinary bouquet of roses. With the bouquet came the following tribute to… Read More
Reflecting this month on the last 40 years of our marriage, we decided that we wanted to share with those we love some of the things that we have learned. We know that marriage is great sanctifying tool in God’s hand. We have not arrived but we have learned a few things. We are experiencing… Read More
While thinking about Thanksgiving Dinner this year and our tradition of sharing around the table something we are most grateful for – I immediately knew what I will share this year. It will be the “unsnatchable” word that I discovered. One night I went to bed VERY early because I was so tired in my… Read More
For five years Ken and I have been praying for Ann Jones. She is the precious wife of Jeff who Ken served with at World Servants. Ann has been bravely battling cancer for the last 5 years. She has been blogging about her journey and as she faces the last lap (she is under hospice… Read More