“Come” One word is all it took for Peter to walk on water with Jesus. The storm was raging and the disciples were questioning, “is that a ghost or is that Jesus?!” Peter, the rock on whom the church was to be built, ever willing to take a risk, says “Lord if it really is … Continue reading When all you have is a word.
Pioneering… Push Through Until you Break Through. It will be worth it! Case in Point: Billy Graham.
Almost everyone I speak to, my age and older, knows of Billy Graham. A year ago today, Billy Graham died. His face was then printed in nearly every major newspaper and on was seen on almost every major news bulletin in the world. He was honoured by Presidents and Heads of State, with his funeral … Continue reading Pioneering… Push Through Until you Break Through. It will be worth it! Case in Point: Billy Graham.
Wisdom for my Children- Day 22- Racism
Hi kids, Today, and many days in America, my heart is heavy because of the racism I see across this country. Since we moved here nearly three years ago, it has stunned me how segregated and divided this country can be. This past week I've read of black lives taken by white police officers in … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 22- Racism
Wisdom for my Children- Day 20- Siblings
Hi kids, Today I want to talk to you about each other. That's right, today I want to talk to you about siblings. Sean, you're already such a great big brother, and Abi you are the greatest little sister- always so excited to see Sean. Siblings is a challenging topic to write on. Like many, … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 20- Siblings
Wisdom for my Children- Day 19- Risk and Death.
Hi kids, What's more dangerous? Hiking, or medical work in a war-torn country (in 2016, I think of Afghanistan, Iraq, or Syria). You'd probably answer medical work in a war-torn country. Apparently, hiking is just as dangerous. Yesterday I found out that a friend of mine was hiking in Colorado, tripped and hit his head … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 19- Risk and Death.
Wisdom for my Children- Day 18- Stopping for the One
Hi Kids, I trust you are well, and I pray you keep growing in wisdom. Today I want to talk to you about Stopping for the One, another word you could use is compassion. Compassion is essential for people to know that they are loved by others and by God. Compassion can be small and … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 18- Stopping for the One
Wisdom for my Children- Day 17- Marriage Part 3
Hi kids, I told you I had a lot to say about marriage, I just can't help myself!! I'll share on something else tomorrow, but this stuff is so important. 10. When preparing for your wedding, spend more time preparing for your marriage than your wedding. Abi, I know that sounds crazy... but I'm serious. … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 17- Marriage Part 3
Wisdom for my Children- Day 12- The Little Big Things
Hi kids, Today is a little blog- for the little big things. I want to give you advice on the things you think may not be significant, but can be. I'm inspired as today, Abi, for the first time on your own you called me "Dada" when I was FaceTime calling you. That's a little … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 12- The Little Big Things
Wisdom for my Children- Day 11- Your Mother.
Hi Kids, This one is going to be a hard one to write, but I pray an easy one to read. Today I want to talk to you about the most precious human being on the planet to me, your mother. I want to give you some advice on how to treat her. I always … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 11- Your Mother.
Wisdom for my Children- Day 10- Parenting.
Hi kids, It's Father's Day in the USA, and that's got me thinking about parenting. One day, God willing, you will parent. I'll tell you from my limited experience so far, it's the hardest best thing you will ever do. It's hard because you love your children so much that it hurts, and it's the … Continue reading Wisdom for my Children- Day 10- Parenting.
