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An invitation to pilgrimage
Hey friends! We just returned from quite a journey in Peru—which is why you haven’t heard from me in a while. We spent time in a small town, Curahuasi--one of those “in the middle of nowhere” destinations (there’s a medical clinic there that serves the people who live...
Recovery for the soul after life’s marathons – 3 tips
Have you ever run a marathon? The closest I’ll get to a long distance race is cheering for others as they cross the finish line. Except for in life. Life has its way of setting our course on a marathon whether we want to run it or not. We may not actually run—thank...
Walking Dad Home
“Go walk your Dad home, Frances!” Holly hollered from the back of the locker room as I slipped out the door. I told them I wouldn’t be back for a while because I was returning to Baton Rouge to be with my Dad. We just found out he has MDS, so we only have a short time...
Leaning in closely to hear God’s love whispers
I’m trying to pay better attention to God in the ordinary. I want to notice his spontaneous nudges in my heart to extend his compassion to others. When he whispers his love for the people around me, I want to be quick to listen. I’ll confess, though. I just missed one...
The #1 Habit for Parents – it kept our family together
“It’s the most important habit our family did together.” That’s what I said last week to a mom in the midst of raising teenagers. Our kids are out of the house now. But I remember those hectic days of scrambling around the schedules of four teenagers. Life was hectic....
“A Prayer to Sleep” and 4 bedtime habits for REST from the Psalms
What keeps you awake at night? We often lie down to sleep, but our thoughts hold such a tight grip that sleep doesn’t come. We grip at the past. Our minds spin, grasping for answers for the future. Or we clutch present fears tighter than we clutch the pillow ....
The Missionary Life and Frequent Farewells
My sister’s last call from the airport has become an annual tradition. It marks the end of summer for me as much as back to school sales and football season. Tanya calls to tell me goodbye before her family travels for 36 hours to settle back into their way of life in...
3 Things that make the difference of a good life story or a bad story
What’s your story? Do you know what makes the difference of a good life story or bad one? I recently spent a weekend out of town with a dozen people and we told each other our stories. We focused on five areas that shape the stories we are living. They all start with...
Why I may not tell you about the baboons, pinguins or roasted guinea pigs…
“How was your trip?” That’s what I’m often asked these days because we travel a lot. Baboons and Inca ruins stamped my memory. And sounds of Spanish, Afrikaans and Xhosa linger. Those don’t usually go together because they’re a mix of South America and South Africa....