Pursuing Happiness
Tell me, what makes you happy? What is your passion?! I worked the “perfect job.” I could claim many titles: magazine stylist, designer, how-to expert, instructor, model, and…
My Favorite Singer/Song Writer
Here is the amazing and beautiful singer/song writer – Tanisha Bush! I met Tanisha on an island in Alaska, (both far from home, WA & TX),…
Romans 8:28
A friend in Kodiak, AK, made this. One of the few personal items that I had while working at the mission. A verse that has followed me throughout my life, here – in cardboard, paperclips, and laminated…
Changing The Way I Celebrate Christmas!
Christmas has always been my favorite; it is the one time of the year that you can give everyone presents, cards, and hugs, without getting a…
Helping The Hurt To Heal: a lesson in kindness
I met Sandy when she was a working wife and mom, and I was just a kid; in the ordinary course of our lives we’ve crossed…
Embracing Simplicity
“I’ll take anything, anything genuine…” “I’ll take anything, anything genuine…” a song from the 90’s declared, and I can’t deny that song is echoing in my…
Real Missions
My friend, Ketura, shared a great truth with me, after she returned from working with orphaned, disabled, children in China for a year. I saw that…
When You Feel “Completely” Alone
Whatever is going on, whenever, however, why ever – draw near to God. Drop all walls and defenses that keep Him out of your heart. He wants to…
“Emergency” Letter For Life
Awhile back I knew a guy that was going through Army Ranger School; it was tough stuff to put it mildly. Trying to keep his morale…
Flashback To K.B.M.
It is a joy to see the impact that the Kodiak Baptist Mission (K.B.M.) has on its community and even on the people that make up…
Becoming A Missionary
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Are you living the life you dreamt of? Are you living the life…
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