Names of God Several years ago, my youngest daughter and her husband gifted me and her dad with a whitewater rafting experience led by a professional guide. Before embarking on our adventure, the guide taught us how to row in response to various scenarios we might encounter. Then he provided us with wetsuits and helmets. “Put these on,” he said. “You’ll need them.” Our … [Read more...] about Finding peace on life’s whitewater rapids
Learning to live unafraid
Clouds blocked the sun and turned the sky an ominous black as I approached Prince George, British Columbia. I’d traveled that road more than twenty times, but I’d never seen clouds so menacing. They hovered like a bully with hands on hips, defying my approach. I felt certain they would hurl hailstones if I came closer. I could only imagine how large those hailstones might … [Read more...] about Learning to live unafraid
Five promises that bring us hope
To say 2020 was challenging is an understatement. The pandemic grounded me and my husband – the director of a mission sending agency – from our usual international ministry travels. It left me unemployed by canceling my speaking invitations to women’s retreats and conferences when large gatherings were banned. It stole time with our children and grandchildren, and it … [Read more...] about Five promises that bring us hope