Hearing From The Spirit

Hearing From The Spirit

Last Christmas, God opened the door for me to share the story of His work in my life with a dear friend. At one point in the conversation, he looked at me searchingly and asked, “What do you mean God spoke to you?” I understand why he asked that question. The truth...
Church: On Mission

Church: On Mission

I’ve been blessed to be a part of five of our overseas Short Term Teams. One of the most surprising realizations I’ve had from these trips is that missionaries are normal people. Missionaries do normal things. Missionaries serve in many ways that I can...
Church: A Community Of Generations

Church: A Community Of Generations

As I look back on my life and consider the significant and important role of generational community, there are many people and circumstances that come to mind. And many of them have impacted me.  I remember when I was a child going over to my grandparents’ house...
Church: The Assembly

Church: The Assembly

Kind of ironic that I was tasked to write about community and Church (greek word for the assembly), at a time when our government has instructed us not to assemble. Or maybe, God wanted it just this way? These past weeks have been painful for me. My son, his...
Church: A Nation of Ministers

Church: A Nation of Ministers

On my way to church, I pass five other churches.     All of them display a cross. But each of them is different.  Some have a whiteboard with a cheesy joke, some don’t. Some have traditional buildings, others have unique ones....