How and why do we seek God’s face?

How and why do we seek God’s face?

My dad often traveled for his work. My sisters and I were always excited to go to the airport and pick him up. Those were the days, before 9/11, when we could enter an airport and walk to the gate to wait.  My sisters and I would look out the airport windows and try...
It’s time to take time

It’s time to take time

Summer is almost here and it’s time to slow down, rest, and make plans for the remainder of the year. For the next several weeks, I will be taking a break from writing the blog so I can move into a new home, take a long-awaited anniversary trip with my husband, and...
The Mother’s Day message you won’t hear

The Mother’s Day message you won’t hear

The inbox on my computer is filled each morning with ads selling what “every mom wants.” Sunday is a big day for a lot of us. After all, where would we be without our moms?  Preachers in every pulpit will bring up the point that we are commanded to love and honor our...
The perfect destination wedding includes an altar

The perfect destination wedding includes an altar

There is a perfect destination for weddings that isn’t as common as it used to be.  The weather doesn’t matter, the flowers will always be beautiful, and there is usually plenty of seating for friends and family. The price is very reasonable, and the setting is...
Recognizing God’s rewards

Recognizing God’s rewards

One of the greatest blessings of my life has been to carry the title of “preacher’s wife.” That role has provided me the opportunity to be part of some of the most significant moments in people’s lives.  I have witnessed the power of faith sustain people in times of...
Who are your forever friends?

Who are your forever friends?

Last week, through tears, I looked at a crowd of women who will be friends forever. I may not see them each week, but I will think of them often on Thursday mornings, knowing they are together for Bible study. As I told them, it isn’t hard to go, it’s just hard to...