“What do you need to hear?” This is the question I ask myself at the start of every single blog entry. You need to hear from God, but what will specifically meet your need, I don’t have a clue.  I …

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV Recently I came across an old hymn that was set to new …

Last fall we noticed a bright object in the north eastern night sky.  After seeing it three or four times, we decided to pull up Google Earth’s sky function and try to figure it out.  We think it might have …

I’m just coming off from ten days of “Grandma/Grandpa Camp” with four of our out-of-town grandchildren. As you can imagine, this grandma has gotten a little rusty not having kids in her home 24/7 like the “old days.” And not …

Rochester Church Planters Update (Christie Johnson, Teresa Blader, Hannah Frye, Emily Visser, Adriana Harle) Here are some brief notes from a few of the ladies who attended Stonebrook and are now in the midst of starting Living Hope Church in …

Well, I’m back! I’ve been home now for four weeks, and I am so happy to be back with you all…. and to be able to speak the same language. I am very grateful for my time in China, but at …

In May, Luke and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. I love milestones, because they provide the perfect opportunity for me to look back and see what God has taught me over a long period of time. So, here is a …

Last night, I laid awake in bed in the middle of the night with details on my mind. June is going to be a very busy, and I am trying to keep a thousand details in order. I think lists …

“So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.” – 2 Corinthians 5:9 As someone who can feel many pulls on my life and attention and heart, I was recently blessed by the …