The footprints of Katie’s life began on a cold blustery night because well, I made my debut upon the planet in Oregon and it was always cold and blustery. When I was nine years old those footprints were traced to Taiwan. I believe God works in the hearts of our children despite all we …
For this reason, I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have …
As I am adjusting to Minnesota’s biting cold, I am reflecting deeply on God’s grace in the quietest times of our lives. Some days, when I peek outside my window, I could barely see anyone braving the chilly cold. But if I could hear something, it was the occasional hum of the cars or the …
I love beginnings. Perhaps the excitement of what’s ahead draws me to beginnings. What lies ahead renews hope, excites my passion, and leads me to believe this “fresh beginning” will be better than where I have been. The Bible has many stories that remind us of fresh beginnings. Abraham left the familiar and headed for …
Please read these 2 stanzas and ask yourself if you have new hope like the free bird or if you are caged and hopeless? “Caged Bird” by Maya Angelou. The free bird leapson the back of the windand floats downstreamtill the current endsand dips his wingsin the orange sun raysand dares to claim the sky. …
At the beginning of every new year, I spend time with God in prayer and ask Him to give me a word for the year. My one word for the year 2025 is Provide. God wants me to trust him to provide for me and my children no matter what difficulties we may face. He …
Politics with it’s peaks and values leaves me feeling motion sickness but can you imagine living in China during the rise of the Communist red wave? I was acquainted recently with a family who had a huge impact on my life, even though I never met them. Almost exactly one hundred years ago, In August …
I have not set as many new year’s resolutions as I used to. Somewhere in February I get knocked off my game and then spend the next ten months feeling like I have let myself down. If this is you, I have the new year’s resolution for us! “Change your mind” ‘Change your mind’ is …
It’s Christmas Eve, and it’s a quiet morning. For many years, quiet and Christmas didn’t go together. We are in a different season now: it’s quiet, which gives me time to ponder. When the kids were young, there were programs and adventures. We never emphasized getting at Christmas time; we focused more on the giving. …
Christmas is a time of praise, laughter, togetherness, lightning, songs, and celebration. I can hardly imagine December without Christmas or a life devoid of Christmas. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world, and its joy is contagious. People across cultures and religions are attracted to its twinkling lights, Santa Claus, gifts, …
