Wearing a mask brings certain comforts, but it also may hinder our personal growth. As long as we wear the mask we don’t have to deal with the underlying problem. But when we are truly able to confront the truth about ourselves we will find true freedom. We can find healing.
What to (not) Expect When Adopting
"…she's my mom and I love her." -my son, age 17 The day we met our little boy he'd already experienced more trauma, neglect and abuse than most grownups will in a lifetime. When he rounded the corner on our first meeting I fell in love instantly. His little twelve-year-old face was adorable and smiley. (You can read more... Continue Reading →
Our Responsibility to Life
I’ve briefly shared about our journey with foster care and adoption in Two Prayers Answered, but our complete story has never been told. Someday. Maybe. Today I'll be sharing some information...some food for thought...and also challenging you – are you ready? Here's a short history lesson about National Adoption Month: In 1976 Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis announced... Continue Reading →
It’s a Two Way Street
Everyone is entitled to have their own opinions and should be allowed to post them freely in their personal web-sphere-world. Although I may not agree with their stance on politics, religion, music, morals, human rights, etc; they are allowed to post whatever they want on their own Facebook page, blog, etc. Note to self: It... Continue Reading →
Encouragement for the Shepherd’s Heart
Dear Minister, Please keep your head up. Stay clothed in the armor of God and filled with the Holy Spirit. You're doing the best you can to follow God's leading, and serve people. Ministry is very difficult sometimes. People are people. As ministers of the gospel it's easy to get discouraged when things don't go your... Continue Reading →
Foolish Controversies
Man alive! If all Christians focused on being filled with the Holy Spirit and less on trivial matters like what day we should worship, the kind of worship music we should use, drums vs. no drums, who gets to be in charge, who sings the next special song, the color of the carpet, etc., the church... Continue Reading →
The Time is Now
"I'm a 15th generation practicing pagan, and proud of it." Her southern accent was thick as molasses. Her words dripped off her tongue like honey off the comb. Her box-blonde hair was fashioned in a bushy updo, and her makeup was as flashy and vibrant as her personality. She stood over us with one hand... Continue Reading →
Two Prayers Answered
5 years ago today a little boy arrived in our home through the foster care system. His charming personality, warm heart and bright smile won us over immediately. As we sat in Dairy Queen having an in-depth conversation about living in our home and what that would mean for his future, Nathan asked if we... Continue Reading →
Make Me Like You
let our faith move the mountains as we fall at your feet & worship you let our lives be filled with passion as we try to make it through this weary life let our hearts be filled with laughter as we seek your face & follow you let our lives be filled with love, just... Continue Reading →
The Day I Died
Several years ago my husband, Chris, and I were told we would never have biological children. That's a long story....(a future blog entry) Then we were blessed by foster care, adopted our son, Nathan; my miracle boy. We had a foster daughter, Raechell, and her son, Izaiah, whom we love completely. And then we found out I was pregnant... Continue Reading →
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