A Relational God

Our God is relational. He is revealing even more of that aspect of Himself as we speak with others about our future ministry with CMF/ Missions of Hope (MoHI) in Mathare Valley slum. We are also realizing how deficient we are at relationship in light of how perfect He is at it. It is one…

Take Heart and Be Courageous!

The Lord encouraged Giles and I time and time again this week.  I keep saying how blown away I am by what He is doing in our lives, yet I’m positive that we will experience many more of these moments as He continues to shower us with His awesome and amazing grace and love.  At…

God’s Kingdom of Peace

I revisited Psalm 46 today. These sage, ancient words were particularly poignant to me in these days of world crisis. Come, behold the works of the LORD; see what desolations he has brought on the earth.  He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he…

Sharing in God’s Mission

Yet another step on our path to missionary service has been completed. We were accepted as missionary recruits with CMF to join the team in Nairobi! Giles and I keep reminding each other as we walk through each opened door that this season is significant. It’s not just about the end of the path when…

Peace From Punishment

I’m calling this post “throw-back Wednesday.”  I know, “throw-back Thursday” is catchier and all the rage nowadays on various social media sites.  But mid-week, I needed a reminder of this missive of peace and healing that I wrote in my journal three years ago:  “… the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and…