Mbezia died this morning. We found out just as we neared the hospital for Caleb’s surgery. Pretty much everything we feared might happen,...

I sit here rubbing her back and ask what Bible story she’d like. She quietly says, “The one when Jesus walks on water.” I swallow and...

How could a little one endure such suffering? And in the midst of it be speaking out in gratitude, and showing us love, and teaching my...

The rain drops fell hard onto the dry and cracked soil. My Dad and I tilled the soil, watched as we uncovered new, soft black, ready for...

Behold… And then, there YOU are …right here in the midst of all of this mess. There you are, quietly, consistently, beautifully, lovingly...

4 years in Africa. “Never once did we ever walk along. Never once did you leave us on our own. YOU are faithful, God you are faithful.”...

NEW THINGS… Beginning Piano lessons with an amazing young man from the Congo…the girls are learning to play by ear!! This mama is super...

She stood in front of the church today, a young woman. When did this happen? She sang, and worshipped. She is beautiful. She lay in bed...

25 March 2016, Good Friday The last month, fear crashed over my heart and life…beating me down. Over and over it seemed to come. My...

my children ran wild and free, laughter and joy sang from their souls… i rocked this new little baby, new to my arms, but familiar...

The Sacred Through the sound of the rain drops on our metal roof, I heard a soft mewing sound from my front porch.   Dave’s voice came...

This is Ayelech…with the HUGE smile…these are her children: Nathaniel, Mehret, and Bethlehem. ONE WIDOW, NOT FORGOTTEN Three years ago,...

My Ella… This one is growing in grace…this age between being a child and becoming a young woman is hard, isn’t it? She turns 12 this...

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and...

My days are full of “Mommy!” , knocks at the door, unexpected people, needs, and God moments (When I’m willing to see them.) Dave’s days...

Precious Mom…we’re missing you deeply.  Thankful for your LIFE, so well lived.  WE are picturing you today in GLORY, WHOLE, without...

“For it has been GRANTED to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on Him but also to SUFFER for him…” (Phil 1:29) Honestly, I...

Three months ago, we got one of those phone calls that you never imagine you’ll receive.  I remember my Mom in Law’s words,  “It’s not...

The morning of Thanksgiving I awoke unsure of how we give thanks for this.  How do we thank Him for cancer?  Do we?  Do we thank Him IN...