The Creator’s Design–Authority
Though I have a shelf of "reread" books that have had an incredible impact on my life, very few books have inspired multiple rereads in a row. I am currently on my 4th consecutive back to back read through Authority in [...]
Passion and Marriage
Daniel and I recently listened to EXCELLENT teachings on marriage by Tim Keller called Cultivating a Healthy Marriage, evidently the most requested teachings of Tim Keller's ministry life. We highly recommend them! We are celebrating 6+ years. Our parents have been [...]
Citizen or Alien??
Daniel and I are often asked about our respective citizenship...will I become a South African..Daniel an American....etc... As we watched the US inauguration from our living room in South Africa, the Lord reminded me very clearly again of my citizenship... [...]
Tea and Chocolate with Jesus 2021
Over the last 25 years of my life, I have had a daily practice of "tea and chocolate with Jesus." I'm not sure what exactly inspired the start of it, but I remember His words to me somewhere near the beginning..."time with me [...]
Chicken Noodle Soup…
Many of us have experienced the "season" of sickness this winter (or even summer in our case), whether COVID or something else, and health has been a big focus of the world's attention for awhile, for obvious reasons. We know, [...]
Simple Truth…
The world we live in has become increasingly complicated--illness, invasion, crazy house markets, inflation, politics and the list could go on. In this midst of these new raging realities, there are a few simple truths that have been blessing me [...]
Wise Jabs…
COVID... our Father has planned every season of our lives. We are here by His design. He has goodness for us and absolute glory for Himself. As followers/lovers of Jesus, we have a unique privilege to be sources of His light and [...]
Sir Knight of the Splendid Way
In honor of Dick and Margaret Patty, two heroes of faith for me (Dick went to be with Jesus in July), I am highlighting a very special book, a favorite of theirs that has become a favorite of mine. Sir Knight [...]
Consider the Flowers…
Daniel and I just had the privilege of celebrating our 3rd anniversary by visiting the west coast of South Africa--a place where there are flowers that absolutely BLANKET the hills for just 2-3 weeks out of a year, creating a spectacular feast [...]
COVID Tips
We have learned a few things along the way in our journey, some from others and some the hard way through personal experience. If our journey and learnings can be of any benefit to anyone else, we want to share [...]