I Departed China for the Last Time When I was Deported 6 Years Ago Today The testimony below was taken nearly verbatim from Chapter Seven of my book: Unbeaten: Confronting the Lies (and … Read more about Deportation Day (May 25, 2018)
You were made to THRIVE!
Have you ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders? Like you're constantly striving, achieving, but the finish line keeps receding into the distance? For most of my life, that was me. Some … Read more about You were made to THRIVE!
What in the World Are They Doing?
I know. It's hard to understand. Does it sound rational? Not really. We have a beautifully safe life here on the farm. We are surrounded by our family and friends. Family and friends who we are very … Read more about What in the World Are They Doing?
Full Circle
Last May my training trip to be a mission leader was to Chicago with a group from Calhoun Christian School in Battle Creek, MI. This Friday I'm headed back to Chicago to lead the same school on their … Read more about Full Circle
A Much Needed Update
Since January I have been incredibly busy participating in ministry trainings and trips that have called me out of Maine. First, in January, I was in Ft. Myers, FL for our Disaster Relief … Read more about A Much Needed Update
Poor of Spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3 So, who is the poor in spirit? Well, all of us who don't know our identities in God. Poor of Spirit is equivalent … Read more about Poor of Spirit
Above All: A Reflection on Brokenness and Unending Love
Last week (Holy Week) was a struggle… Even though by now I know feelings aren’t facts, I was struggling. I could feel the familiar pang of inadequacy settling in my chest. The weight of the world … Read more about Above All: A Reflection on Brokenness and Unending Love
THE PHYSICAL DEATH OF JESUS
I had a beautiful and almost medically perfect pregnancy with my son; however, the labor and delivery process was problematic. Due to my son’s large baby size and my smaller frame, at the time to give … Read more about THE PHYSICAL DEATH OF JESUS
God IS Love
I thought I knew what love was but I never fully comprehended that God is actually the definition. It was a few years ago when I actually realized what it means that God is Love. Literally…He is. We … Read more about God IS Love