Wow. Reading this book started from a conversation with my mother in law as we commiserated how we don't listen like we want to. What a gift to share in reading with her and then I passed it on to my parents…
All in Observations
Incomplete thoughts on experiencing poverty, part 1
Part of why my husband and I married is because we both had a desire to serve the poor. He was pre-medical training and I was a giant fan of medical missions…
Excerpt from a sermon
I had the chance to talk about the prayer ministry at our church and to answer the question... Why do we pray as a church?
Thoughts on the present
I feel like over the years I have dealt with many big issues in my life and have a pretty healthy self love and outlook on life. Lately, I have noticed a few problem areas…
Little Notes
Little notes from children are so fun. Now, my kids are becoming teenagers, so the slobbery love notes are changing...
On Shame
There is a principal in Economics called unintended consequences. The economist asks what might come from this policy or action that brings unwelcome or unexpected events. It's why more economists should be legislators!
Grace: a working definition
I have this picture on my phone because it reminds to be free. I have long been puzzled by grace, what exactly is it? There are so many things to know and learn about God and I have been busy with love, compassion, forgiveness, abiding, humility and so on…
Pray, Wendy, Pray
So, I am thinking about Gene Simmons and Jerry Jones and how they should stick to what they are made to do and what they are good at! What is your calling and what are you made to do? How are you wired and what are your gifts?
Own, Jerry, Own
I have been thoughtful about the last year and there were a couple of things on the radio that were particularly encouraging in my own experience and current phase of trying to listen to God and let Him tell me who He made me to be instead of either going my own way or...