Whether it’s for a birthday or special occasion, a family favorite restaurant to visit is California Pizza Kitchen. Funny thing is, we love the salads (Thai Crunch is my pick) and entrees more than their pizza! Over the summer the kids and I found the …
Mentoring
Shielding My Head
Sometimes, our minds race in every direction. As much as we try, we can’t stop critical thoughts from bouncing around in our heads. We busy ourselves, but everywhere we turn, doubt grips us. Irrational thoughts hound us. Insecurities taunt us. It’s a constant battle—one we …
In His Presence #11: Overcoming in His Power
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that …
Is the Lord Among Us or Not?
“Is the Lord among us or not?” (Exodus 17:7) Remember all those Gothic romances—the gauntlet is thrown down, the tension rises and someone has to respond to the challenge. It was a moment of proving their courage, their confidence, and their commitment to the one …
Pointing Out Pictures in the Clouds
I love clouds. We’ve lived in Toronto, in New York State, in Southern California and in Manitoba. We have traveled through most of the United States, a little in Mexico and I have been to Europe. Compared to all the places I have lived or …
Life in the Whirlwind
This year has been a season of change for my family. Our family has grown by two daughter-in-laws, we have moved from where we lived for twelve years to start ministry at a new church field, traveled internationally and found out I will be a …
November: Jesus is Faithful & True
“Your love O, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.” Psalm 119:90 A wise mentor once asked me when I was overcome with worry, “Kellie, was He faithful yesterday? He will be faithful today and tomorrow too.” It’s not that I forget …
In His Presence #10 : After the Waiting Comes the Laughter
Abraham and Sarah waited on the Lord for a long time. He had told them that they would have a baby. I find it encouraging that after the wait, came the “laughter.” Isaac’s name means laughter. Psalm 27:13 says, I would have lost heart, unless …
Words Without Knowledge, Part 2
[Today’s post is the continuation of Words Without Knowledge, Part 1.] On Tuesday the orthopedic physician called while we were in the middle of our homeschool co-op classes. Part of me wanted to ignore the call. Surrounded by chatting mothers and children going to classes, I …
Words Without Knowledge, Part 1
“Then the LORD answered Job out of the storm. He said: Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge?” Job 38:2 Oh, how guilty I am of explaining, rationalizing, and boxing God in with words without knowledge. When I decide what …