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The Legacy of Faith, Hope & Love – Hope – Part 2
When life changes, God remains faithful Romans 5:2–5 “Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help…
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The Legacy of Faith, Hope & Love – Faith – Part 1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1 Have you ever met someone whose faith left a lasting impression on your life? Maybe they never stood on a large stage or wrote a bestselling book, but there was something unmistakable about the…
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There Are Always Two Sides
Our Innocent Beginnings When Peter and I first entered ministry, we were a young couple from a small town, raised in loving families. We had experienced kindness, stability, and the blessing of people who generally meant what they said. Looking back, we were wonderfully innocent. We trusted people. If someone told us they had…
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Don’t Die Before You Die – Live While You Live
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the way people age, because, well, I’m aging. Just so you know, when you’re young you feel like old age is forever away. It’s not. Then when you realize you are “old” it’s honestly a shock. If I get asked if I qualify for the seniors discount…
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Joy to the World: Finding Lasting Joy in a Chaotic World
There are moments in life that stay with us forever. A wedding day. The birth of a child. Milestones that become etched into our memories because they are filled with joy. When I got married 45 years ago, I was a young woman, excited, nervous, and certain I was marrying the love of my…
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Radical Jesus
I remember being in a strip club on outreach when one of the dancers asked me, “Who is Jesus anyway?” Then she added, “Jesus was Catholic, right?” There was something unexpectedly sincere and endearing about the question. I told her, “Catholicism came after Jesus, so no, He wasn’t Catholic. But I can tell you…
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The Truth About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the most challenging, yet freeing, practices we are called to embrace. It is not a one-time decision, but a lifelong journey, one that stretches our hearts, humbles our pride, and draws us closer to God. Scripture calls us to forgive not just once, but continually. Matthew 18:22 “Then Peter came…
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Spilled Soda, Silent Screen… Then God Logged In
A brand-new MacBook Air, purchased for our daughter’s college studies, was ruined after a soda spill and declared beyond repair by Apple. Months later, at Christmas, I prayed over the dead computer, first for the charger to respond, then for the power to return. To everyone’s amazement, the laptop roared back to life and…
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My Faith Through Life’s Seasons
When I look back over my life, I wouldn’t describe my faith as a winding road or something that has come and gone. Instead, it has been more like a straight line, with some hills and valleys. Along that line, there have been defining moments that have reshaped, refined, and deepened what I believe…
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When Faith Costs Everything: Persecution vs. Cultural Rejection
The restaurant overlooked the slow, steady flow of the Saigon River. It was one of thoseplaces where you linger, where conversation matters. I was there to meet a Vietnamesepastor for the first time. Since we’d never met, I chose a seat facing the door, hoping to make things easy. One by one, people came…