Hope & Grace
My hope is to paint in true colors
the grace of God in my life.
Re:Write Writers Contest and The Ragged Edge
Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. Benjamin Franklin We need no other distraction than ourselves when we get together as a family. Memories about missions or wonderful relatives bring hearty laughter and great...
Keep Calm and Read On
You can never get a cup of tea large enoughor a book long enough to suit me.C.S.Lewis The rise of technology and social media has seen a decline in the desire for the written word. A recent study showed that more than a quarter of Americans had not opened a book...
Pray For Our Leaders
It is true that we are living in an age of political animosity and social unrest. We have come to question the actions and motives of every aspect of government. From our foundations we have been the Outspoken Nation, one that fearlessly defends the oppressed and...
The Five Senses of a Missionary
Let's be honest for a moment, not everyone is called to be a missionary nor does becoming one happen instantaneously. After living the last 3 decades in faith based mission work, I am still learning what it takes to serve God full time and long term....
Dangerous Prayers
It is the type of prayer that one might pray in a grand cathedral while kneeling on a cushioned hassock with arms extended and head bowed in reverent awe. But the moment that prayer hits the heavens, life will never be the same. I know, because I prayed it....
Pizza Night in Thailand
We had such a beautiful time when we were at the Home of the Open Heart in Chiang Rai, Thailand this year. We have been blessed to serve at many homes for children around the world and this special place was by far the loveliest. Penny and Paul Wilcox and the rest...
From Hacked to Holy
Even though most banks offer excellent recovery service when there is a security breach, it is still a hassle getting new cards issued and ensuring that your personal information is secure once you have been hacked. Unfortunately for this missionary momma, there is...
Baked Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole
Baked Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole Here is a lovely recipe for crisp autumn mornings. 1 loaf thickly sliced french bread 8 large eggs !/2 cup half and half 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (Libby's canned pumpkin is...
Philippines Gallery Part 2
Here are more wonderful photos from our time in the Philippines. Click the picture below to access the gallery: Philippines 1988 Stasia is mother to six beautiful children and wife to a dedicated, loving husband.They have served as a family together on the mission...