Great things are on the horizon. They take shape before my eyes; as I witness God’s unmistakable hand on people and circumstances. The ripple effect of life’s small moments are all used by God in the larger scheme of things. Sometimes I struggle to keep this in mind.
The Duck and The Turtle
January 14, 2015
The day was clear and pleasant. The water’s effect soothing; dependable for a quick reprieve from life. As twigs floated by, gentle ripples guided their paths. Mesmerized, I strained to separate the sky from the depths below. I could see fish swimming around clouds, navigating trees that swayed in their path. Still the surface remained… [Read More]
The Christmas Bill
December 17, 2014
My peaceful walk through the forest was disturbed by sounds of distress. It was a goose wildly shaking his bill, caught in some type of barbed wire. As I cautiously approached, I could see it was scared. My help would only panic him more. I called Animal Control, who amazingly came right over. They sedated the bird to… [Read More]
Getting Fat On The Word
November 20, 2014
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13 It’s a privilege to sit in church and hear the Word of God preached every week. In many countries around the world Christianity is illegal. The free… [Read More]
To Vote Or Not To Vote…
November 5, 2014
We live in a country that allows us to vote. Yet many people don’t exercise their right to have a voice. You may be surprised to learn that most people you know are not registered to vote. Of those registered some have never declared–they haven’t voted. Others only vote during a presidential election year, and… [Read More]
Border Crossings
July 10, 2014
Sonam’s eyes glistened as she crossed the border into her new life. An array of stray emotions played in her heart. Leaving Nepal was difficult. She’d miss her younger brothers and sisters–her mom who worked tirelessly to care for them, eight in all. As the oldest, she decided to step out in search of a… [Read More]
