This annual celebration brings families together for a moment to think of all the things we “should” be thankful. Sunday’s sermon on Thanksgiving went deeper than any sermon I have heard onThanksgiving. Neither the scripture nor the message, was the typical warm Thanksgiving reminder. For those who suffer with continual pain – physical, mental, […]
HOME! MOMENTOUS CHANGE COMING …
We returned from China and settled back into the routine of “normal” life. Sure enough, God had more change in mind. Normal for Him… HUGE FOR US. After dinner one evening, Joe gathered all five of us to ask a life-changing question. “Who would like to return to California?” A loud cheer could easily […]
Blessing! In the Midst of Terror
God works in strange ways His wonders to perform. As I struggled with internal terror, God used people who lived through real terror to strengthen my trust in Him. Joe’s first trip into Eastern Europe came quickly. (This picture holds a deep memory for him – a story for another time). The kids and I […]
The Mistake I Made
Don’t make my mistake. My parents walked through difficult days in their younger years, though as seniors, they were blessed financially. In 1947, my parents made a financial gift to help ministry leaders purchase land, formerly owned by Hume Lumber Co., to start Hume Lake Christian Camp. They were surprised when told they had a […]