Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Psalm 70:19-20 When I read the story of Moses in the pages of Scripture, I am amazed at his fortitude in leading a multitude of people through the …
Kellie’s Testimony Through Thyroid Cancer
On January 31, 1997, we welcomed a precious baby girl into our family – Kellie Ann. We were thrilled to have a daughter in addition to our son and I loved being a mom. One of my struggles in life has been fear – especially fear of sickness and death. As a mom, my biggest fear was facing a life-threatening …
Finding Contentment in the Full and the Empty
My house is usually full of people during the holidays, which is amazingly beautiful and messy all wrapped up together. Laughter and tears, cooking and baking, extras squeezed around the table, stacks of dishes, loads of laundry and late-night talks. Then all too soon, everyone leaves and I’m teary-eyed and cranky. (The crankiness doesn’t last more than a day or …
Strawberry Festivals & Unmet Expectations
The first year my husband and I were married I read about a strawberry festival taking place in a little town about an hour away. Picturing in my mind exactly what it would look like, I was thrilled when my husband finally succumbed to going with me. I imagined strawberry shortcake and homemade jam being sold along with fresh strawberries …