God’s Got Her… But I’m Still Tracking Her on Life360

Today, I stood in the driveway and watched my daughter drive off—off to begin her own journey in this wide, uncertain world. My heart was full of pride, but as soon as she turned the corner, the tears came. I don’t softly cry, the tears don’t silently fall. I stood and sobbed, not out of …

Are you Ready?

Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven would be like 10 virgins in Matthew 25: 1-13. Five ladies were prepared and sadly, five weren’t. In this parable He tells us how to prepare for His return, his 2nd coming. Are you ready? A Parable Please read Marette’s article to understand parableshttps://mustardtrees.com/2025/05/19/parables/ better: The parable tells us there …

Parables!

My uncle was a storyteller. I remember after a holiday dinner, we would sit at his feet in the living room while he told war stories. Years later, in the book Spearhead, my uncle’s stories came to life as the Sherman tank and the crew, including Clarence the gunner, led the fight for Cologne, and …

Strength Under Control: A Toddler and a Newborn Baby

A tiny, yet mighty cry greeted me each time my three children came into this world. Their first cries are ingrained in my memory as the most beautiful sounds on earth. Becoming a mother is indescribable. The nurses place this tiny, helpless baby on your chest and suddenly absolutely NOTHING else matters. When we brought …

Shalom

It was one of those days. My husband said something that set me off, and I teetered on the edge of insanity—as many moms do—trying to balance too much. Kids, home, ministry… the stress of holding it all together felt like a constant struggle. His words tipped me over the edge, sending me into a …