Category Archives: Hope

Mission: El Paso!

This was our first ROAM (RV’s on a Mission) project. We served there January through March of this year. Many times we wished we could have stayed longer, but we had another ministry site to go to. We were greeted … Continue reading

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A Year Later …

It was a year ago this week when our comfortably built suburban middle-class life took a new direction. We were living out our dream in a house we loved and had recently remodeled and had plans to retire in a … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Bryce

You were 10 when you became part of our family. Your quiet, fun nature was a joy to be around. I’m not sure if you remember this Christmas, being bombarded by cousins and younger siblings. I think you were 13 … Continue reading

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He Has Risen…

…and I am forever changed. What about you? Matthew 28:6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

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The Little Boy Next Door

Camden, Colson, Caiden and Christian, this post is for you. Remember the little boy behind your house that you would play with. Your mommy shared with me that she was sad when he moved away. She didn’t always feel that … Continue reading

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The Simple Things

It’s the simple things in life. We’ve all heard that statement. I say it often. And casually. There was a particular day however it was not so casual and the simple was profound.  Severe allergies prevent me from joining in … Continue reading

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Hope

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Hope. That is my word for … Continue reading

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God is Always Working

When I can’t see or understand what God is doing, I’ve used the common phrase “God is in control” to navigate the uncertainty. Recently I’ve changed it to “God is always working.” While God may be in control, freewill will impact … Continue reading

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Running Towards Me

Luke 11:20   But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. While it may seem … Continue reading

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Whatever is Pure and True

There is a lot of hatred, fear, destruction and violence in our world today. I know that this time in history really isn’t any different than any other, we just live in a world where the news (especially negative) can … Continue reading

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