It wasn’t the Vision that caused the problems – it was how I handled the Passion. “When the passion wells up in Wanda’s belly, you can hear the rumbling and you better get out of the way.” A pastor told me he had just come from a meeting where he had shared this reality. Yep, […]
A Difficult Beginning
It was my first day on the job. That evening an APPRECIATION BANQUET was planned, thanking Sunday School teachers for their faithful leadership. All I had to do was show up and say a few words. I remember walking into a room of strangers thinking, “Who am I to lead this group of highly […]
Cuba! Father, Can I Do This?
Did I misunderstand Joe? (Joe, with a big smile!) “Wanda, you and I are invited to be members of a Bible delivery team to Havana, Cuba. We leave in one month. Isn’t that exciting? “By the way, travel arrangements must be finalized by early next week. Team leaders must know whether you and I […]
Terror! The First Taste
1978 A few days before Labor Day weekend we were ready for Oregon. All our belongings were packed for the moving van, which was scheduled to arrive the day after our California departure. The car was packed. Friends came to say goodbye. Our neighbor picked up last minute directions for the moving van driver. Excitement […]
BROKENNESS! IT’S A GIFT
From inside my car all I could do was stare at the church. Was I ready to go inside? I took a deep breath. I was broken AND IT FELT SO GOOD. All my life I’ve felt unworthy of love; at the same time, I’ve craved approval and the respect of others. It was equally […]
