Just Open It: How to Read the Bible

Just Open It: How to Read the Bible

To prepare for my extended mission trip to the Dominican Republic, I’ve chosen to read the Bible in 90 Days. One of the questions I get asked most often is a sincere, sometimes hesitant one: “How do I read the Bible?” Usually, what’s hiding beneath that question is...
Starting the New Year with Uplifting Purpose & Service

Starting the New Year with Uplifting Purpose & Service

Big Announcement! Am I crazy? I believe not, but my kids would say yes to many of my adventures. My hubby would agree with them. Sometimes my ideas are my own, and I have a knee-jerk reaction, which isn’t always smart. Then there are times I feel like God is nudging...
How To Lighten the Load in the New Year

How To Lighten the Load in the New Year

How can we lighten the load we carry? When I was a little girl, my father was a long-distance truck driver, picking up loads in Florida and driving them up and down the East Coast. Far too many times, he would pull over at a weigh station, be told his load was too...
Bring Hope to Women Who Bring Hope to Others

Bring Hope to Women Who Bring Hope to Others

Behind the beauty of the Dominican Republic are women on the frontlines of faith, leading in their churches, caring for their communities, and loving “the least of these.” Many of these women live in deep poverty themselves, yet they continue to pour out all they have...
Freedom from Emotional Toxins Has No Borders

Freedom from Emotional Toxins Has No Borders

If you’ve followed me for long, you know my intense love for the Dominican Republic. From the moment my feet hit the ground in 1997, the Dominican Republic felt like home. The warmth, the faith, the smiles, it was like stepping into God’s embrace. David has managed...
A Simple Prayer That Will Actually Open What’s Next

A Simple Prayer That Will Actually Open What’s Next

Sitting at a round table with seven women I’d never met, I wondered why I was at a fundraiser for an organization I knew nothing about. There were lots of women chatting and hugging, while I sat and watched. I was searching for something that satisfied my inner need...