MORNING EXCURSION One morning, my husband attended a business meeting at the church in Jabal Amman, Jordan. They discussed church matters that did not require my attendance. During previous research, I had discovered that Rujm al-Malfouf, a largely unknown archaeological site, was only about a mile away. Since it was…
The Bay of Fundy, located off the coast of New Brunswick, Canada, is a place like no other. It is home to some of the highest tides in the world. Many years ago, my husband was asked to be a groomsman in a wedding, so we drove our trusty Toyota…
Through the years, my husband and I have ministered to many people from countries other than the United States. For many of them, English is not their first language. It seems logical that once someone learns to speak English, communicating with native English speakers should be easy. However, reality is…
As my husband and I walked out of a grocery store, we were greeted by a brilliant sunset. Pastel pink and purple hues merged with the darkening sky. A few nights later, the sky was decorated with a full moon gleaming over the suburban landscape. Each day, God paints the…
Years ago, my husband and I were traveling and stopped for a meal at a restaurant. As we were leaving, I noticed a box beside the register with entry forms for a free meal. I filled one out and dropped it into the box. A few weeks later, I received…
Laundry in Cyprus When my husband and I ministered in Cyprus for three months, our apartment had a brand-new, front-loading European washing machine. After some challenging laundry experiences in other parts of the Middle East, I was grateful to have such a nice appliance. There was just one problem: all…
A few months ago, I decided to give pencil sketching a try. I wanted something relaxing to do occasionally that wouldn’t require much investment. At an art store, I purchased a Pentalic sketchbook, a set of tinted German-made Staedtler pencils, and a high-quality eraser. A few weeks later, I added…
OUT OF CONTROL: So, you are driving along life’s highway and decide to let God take control of your life. You move to the passenger seat and give God the wheel. This is a big step! Finally. You are ready to relinquish control. Or so you think. You sit in…
FOCUS VERSE “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4, KJV) LOOKING BACKWARD Most people can only remember the previous two generations of their family lineage: their parents and grandparents. Some people might remember their great-grandparents. Unless people record their family history…