It's been just over 2 years. The call is coming any day. FINALLY. My ringer is set as loud as possible, but I still impulsively check my phone every five minutes. I can't miss this call. Somehow I've missed all the other ones... the one telling us they'd found a placement, the one telling us … Continue reading The Call That’s Going to Change Everything
I love extravagant demonstrations of mission. My heart is always stirred by the testimonies of those who take radical steps of sacrifice for the glory of Christ. The millionaire who lives simply in order to give the majority of his income away, the family who adopts children with significant health challenges or special needs, the pastor … Continue reading Sometimes Radical Mission Takes the Boring Road
There is a group of people that I love to spend time with, but with whom I always feel a bit out of place. They are lovely people, so the discomfort has nothing to do with how I am treated. But you know that feeling you get when you encounter people who have experienced life … Continue reading Feeling Out of Place
Over the past several of months, I've frequently felt overwhelmed. Occasionally this has been attributable to an overly busy schedule, sick and whiny kids, or the to-do list I just can't tackle. But typically it's related to more emotional reasons. It can be connected to personal struggles, such as waiting for my daughter. Other times … Continue reading The Gift of Being Overwhelmed
It is paramount, in all matters of life, that Christians find their primary identity in Christ. If I identify as mother, before disciple of Jesus, I'll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify as wife, before disciple of Jesus, I'll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify … Continue reading Refugee Resettlement, National Security, and Christian Response
7 months ago we saw a picture of our daughter for the first time. Since that day, there have been periods when the wait has seemed tortuous, and there have been periods of relative relief. December was the hardest month yet. We were expecting to receive an update (including a picture), and never got one. … Continue reading Always Wondering, Sometimes Worrying, About our Daughter
In light of recent events, I am more overwhelmed and burdened by the current refugee crisis than ever before. I'm also thankful for the many who are using their voices to speak on behalf of refugees. The shared frustration is palpable. Considering this, I wanted to compile a list of ways we CAN support refugees, … Continue reading 8 Ways to Support Refugees
