Last week as I sat in our dark house in Lusaka, Zambia, I began to doubt saying YES to hosting a group of medical interns to our house that evening. “But we don’t have power. I don’t know if they will be able to flush the toilets. All I have to serve them is water…
Ministry in Zambia
What does your family do as ministry in Zambia? We just love talking about the work that the Lord has in Zambia because we feel honored to be a small part of the things that He is doing in the lives of the children and families that we serve. We thank God for the opportunity…
Life as a Missionary Family
Over and over again, I have had friends and family ask questions about our home and life as a Missionary family. Today, I would like to answer your questions about life in Zambia, Africa. In another post, I will share about our ministries in Lusaka, Zambia, and maybe make this a series. We lived in…
What Do You Do When You Are Feeling Discouraged?
Being a mom can be very overwhelming. The list of things to do is long, but the baby is crying so the list will just have to wait! The kids need you, but you really need to just sit down for a minute. Your teen is questioning your authority while you just don’t even know…
What is a Godly Mother?
What is a godly mother? Elizabeth George’s statement is bold and beautiful. “A godly mother is one who loves the Lord her God with all her heart, soul, mind and strength, and then passionately, consistently, and unrelentingly teacher her child to do the same.” 1. Passionately Moms should have a deep love for the Lord…
Summer Reading Lists for Christian Kids
From the time I was in elementary, my mom tried to get us to read over the summer break. She’d loaded us into the van and took us to our small country library. The smell of old musty books hit you as you entered the front door. There were books everywhere… just books. No blocks,…
Cherished Words for Mom on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day holds a special place in my heart, not only because I have an amazing mom, but because God blessed us with six wonderful children. When I was a little girl, I would play with my baby dolls. I would change their diapers and rock them to sleep. I literally prayed that God would…
Summer Reading Plan — Bible Edition
When I think of summer, I think of the change of pace, the slow mornings and the time around the pool. We love that our days are freer; we have time to do the things that we just didn’t make an effort to do during the school year. If you are like most parents, you…
Designing an Epic Summer Break on a Budget
A few years ago, a fellow mom asked me what we were planning to do for summer break. I replied, “I’m not too sure.” She gave me a puzzled look, and then she added, “Well, you only have five more summers with all of them living in your home.” I probably looked like that shocked…
Echoes of Legacy: Creating a Secret Family Language
Words are powerful. No one is going to debate me on that. I am sure there are things that people have said to you years ago that still echo in your heart and mind. Those words could have been life-giving and were fuel that kept you going throughout your motherhood, ministry or career. But we…