Best wishes to each of you on this day of thanksgiving. May we feast on satisfying time with family and friends and remember those who no longer sit at the table. May we taste the love, mercy, and presence of our Triune God and remember those who are starving for the Bread of Life. May … Continue reading Thanksgiving Prayers
Category: Faith Reflections
A Different Way to Fight Terrorism
On a day where we remember the victims of 9-11-2001 and the world of terrorism that we live in, I wanted to share this video of US veterans who are using their skills to provide humanitarian care in the most dangerous places in the world. Terrorists use the severe need of these desperate people to … Continue reading A Different Way to Fight Terrorism
I Saw What I Saw
This video speaks so much of what God has been doing in my life the past three years. Kenya, Uganda, Dominican Republic, South Dakota ....... I saw what I saw and I can't erase it. "I saw what I saw and I can't erase it. Your pain has changed me. Your courage asks me what … Continue reading I Saw What I Saw
Downsizing
Several years ago I heard the Mohandas Gandhi quote, "Live Simply So That Others May Simply Live". The quote has stuck with me and I often think of it. And think of it. And think of it. Regretfully, I've given it a lot of thought but not much action. My contemplating is over. My house … Continue reading Downsizing
Secret to Joy
There are four commonalities among those who live joy-filled lives: a feeling of being forgiven; forgiving others; a feeling of life purpose; a strong sense of gratitude. Gratitude drives joy. When we focus on what we have rather than what we don't have, we are grateful. And that brings us joy. For each of us, … Continue reading Secret to Joy
Jesus in India
I love CNN Heroes. Every year I enjoy the stories of life-changers around the world. Individuals who are doing amazing things in different countries out of different passions and skills. Their courage, their dedication, their action inspire and challenge me. The other night I was watching CNN and the video below was played about one … Continue reading Jesus in India
Wicked and Lazy
It is good to stop and take a look at what you are doing and why. I've been going full-speed for awhile and haven't made time to reflect, evaluate, and process the investments I'm making in life. There is a story told by Jesus of a Master who entrusted things of value with three of … Continue reading Wicked and Lazy
Female Pastors Are Evil
... or so I've been told - (and yes, it is a direct quote.) As a female pastor in a Baptist church, I am a rarity indeed. When I was growing up, I did not consider going into ministry because I did not know any female ministers in the Baptist world. I just accepted the … Continue reading Female Pastors Are Evil
I Saw a Man Die on Oprah, Part II
A couple of months ago I posted about seeing a man die on Oprah. Read about it here. At the time, I could not find any video online of what I saw. As much as I tried to describe it to you, I was sadly aware that reading would fail to have the impact that … Continue reading I Saw a Man Die on Oprah, Part II
Dilemma
When I was at the prison in Uganda visiting with the men, I had a few inmates ask me if I would send them certain items. I wasn't surprised. I probably would do the same thing if I were in their shoes and had limited access to new items. One man asked me to send … Continue reading Dilemma
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