Every once in a while we see a radical for Jesus. Someone who seems a bit over the top. We look and look and look again. We wonder what compels someone to be so different. As I snapped this picture, I wondered about this man's life story. How did Jesus change his life? How long has he been riding his bike with this sign? I may not understand his Continue Reading
What is God’s Will for My Life?
Ever wondered what God's will is for your life? I know I have. And I often hear of the mystery of discovering God's will. But is it that difficult or mysterious? I don't know. You tell me after reading this verse. Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Continue Reading
God Shows Up in History Class
(Coke's trademark tagline is "Open happiness." God opened Hannah's lid of happiness yesterday. He poured Himself in and she felt refreshed.) Something powerful is happening between my girl and God lately. My mommy heart bursts with joy. Over the last week, Hannah has really connected with God through prayer. Out of the blue, Hannah is sharing Continue Reading
Who Highjacked Me this Christmas?
As I've entered this season of rest, I continue to grow more and more restless. Who highjacked me? I didn't plan on feeling so bold. There is a fire inside me that wants to speak for all those who have no voice. I feel a deep sense for Americans to wake up and focus on what really matters. Love. Forgiveness. Freedom. Our savior. Others.Christmas Continue Reading
Billboard Signs
Traveling along the Kansas highway is quite uneventful. Plains, plains, and more plains. To conquer my boredom on the way to Illinois, I found entertainment by reading freeway billboards and semitrucks’ mudflaps. I wrote the phrases that made me laugh or think. Here are some: “If you can’t see my mirrors, I can’t see you.” (In other words, back Continue Reading
Desert Faith
Here's the start to an article I wrote for Ungrind.org called Desert Faith.Moving to the eastern plains of Colorado brought me more than I expected: the excitement of decorating our first home, landscaping part of our acre of weeds, meeting new friends, finding a church, enrolling my son in school, and finding activities for my preschool daughter. Continue Reading