I watched as the sun slowly disappeared behind the acacia tree. As I stood peering over the tall grass, fighting to keep my skirt from blowing up and my hair from flying in my face, I knew that I would never be the same. When I first started going to Kenya with my church, there were no evangelical churches among the Kuria tribe. Over the…
Fall is my favorite time of year for hiking. I love seeing all the colors on the trees as well as the cooler temperatures. It is the best time for climbing a mountain — not too hot and not too cold. Many times I stand at the bottom of a mountain and wonder if I can ever make it to the top. Depending on the…
“I should have listened to your father when he said you couldn’t cook. You are terrible,” the husband exclaimed as he stormed toward the front door. “All you ever do is sit in your chair and watch TV. You are so lazy,” she said with exasperation. I could go on and on with criticisms that I’ve heard both men and women make about their spouses. …
I have decided to participate in a 30 Day Fast from Sugar. Today is only the first day, and I have realized just how much sugar is in my normal diet. It’s everywhere! In preparation for this fast, I’ve been reading about cravings and how to deal with them. While I crave pasta and bread, other friends who are fasting miss soft drinks and chocolate. …
Several years ago, a friend started a ministry to girls who were engaged to help prepare them for marriage. The engaged girl is encouraged to select three to five married women they trust and respect to join her for an evening of fun, food, and marital advice. Over the years, I’ve contemplated what I wish I had known before I got married and what I…
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am the queen of overcommitment. The problem is, I have way too many interests, and I try to be involved in all of them to a fault. This past year God has been teaching me to be still and know that he is God. I am learning that just because I don’t have something on my…