I was recently talking to someone about different times God has shown up big-time in my life. As I was reflecting, it reminded me of an incident roughly 15 years ago when I was still running an automotive repair facility with my...
A couple of weeks before Christmas, Pastor Jerry challenged us to go out of our way during the Christmas season to show people whom we interact with in our everyday lives that they are seen and appreciated. My husband and I prayed and...
As I sit in my cozy Katy home, I continue to be in awe of a God who loves me and takes care of every detail of my life. Even though things have not always been easy or predictable, the Lord has continually been with me and shown me a...
About a year ago, Pastor Jerry delivered a message one Sunday morning on how “no prayer goes unheard.” I have a young adult son, 27, who is on the high-functioning spectrum of autism. I have struggled all his life to foster a deep...
I grew up on a farm in West Texas, and when I was old enough, my dad expected me to help with the farming. I began working in the fields hoeing and picking cotton when I was 11. Farm work includes a lot of machinery, primarily...
As a young girl, I loved to play with dolls and remember always wanting to be a mother. After graduating from high school, I went to Western Michigan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in teaching. Before long, I met my...
As a mother, one’s worst fear is something happening to your child that is out of your control. Our seven-year-old son was diagnosed with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy at a young age. Despite being very careful at home, we have had...
While finishing my run a few days ago, I was walking down the street toward my home when I saw a white truck pass by. Watching it continue down the street, I saw the truck turn into a driveway. Getting nearer, I could see that the...
It was about 4 p.m. on December 24 some years ago in Van Horne, Iowa, and I had not played the piano all day! That was really bothering me because it was Christmas Eve, and I had a burning desire to express my joyful Christmas feelings...
As we think back on how God has moved in our lives, my husband and I are beyond amazed! God has given us so much more than we could hope -- a family of friends we love so much, security, peace in our hearts, gratitude, and purpose for our...
