It’s been more than two years since I’ve tasted Haitian fried chicken with plantains cooked over a charcoal burner. It’s been more than two years since I’ve hugged the necks of the children in the orphanage who are now careening into their teen years. It’s been more than two years since we have seen those goats on spindly legs grazing in the [...] Keep Reading
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The Ministry of Presence
Last night I woke to the sound of my 5-year-old whimpering in the next room. I ran in to check on her. “Mama, mama, I had the baddest dream,” came her trembling voice. I climbed into the top bunk bed next to her and laid down. “Mama’s here,” I assured her. She put her little hand in mine. Immediately, I felt her body relax. She drifted back to [...] Keep Reading
Courage to Share Faith with our Littles
Sharing about God and faith with our kids can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I think this is mostly because as mamas we are still working out our own faith. We are all still on the journey of understanding God and seeking that personal relationship with Him. I feel this strong conviction that I must be intentional about teaching my three [...] Keep Reading
