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 …

“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.” – Proverbs 31:25 What keeps you from laughing at the days to come? What drags you down? Do you think you have strength and dignity? Where …

“If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah and listen to what they are saying. Afterward, you will be encouraged to attack the camp…Gideon arrived just as a man was telling a friend …

I just finished the book of Leviticus in my yearly Bible reading plan. Leviticus is the third book of the Bible and picks up where Exodus leaves off. This book describes with incredible detail the pure and powerful presence of …

I don’t know about you, but I REALLY do not like to be needy. I don’t even like the word. It means: “being in want, poverty-stricken, distressed by want of means of living” and it goes far beyond finances. It …