Faith – Page 2 – S T R E A M S + T H O R N S

Pray Small, Too

Sometimes, when I pray and get the answer I\’m hoping for, I tell myself it was a coincidence. Lame, I know. Why pray if, when it\’s answered, you write it off, right? Here\’s an example: About a month ago, Richard was on a trip to the Jung|e and I was at a beach house hereContinue reading “Pray Small, Too”

Five Minute Friday: Afraid

Today, I am joining Lisa-Jo and others for the 5 Minute Friday where we are given a word prompt and write for just 5 minutes simply for the joy of writing. No editing or backtracking necessary. No need to be perfect. Just words freely flowing from the heart.Sometimes, I\’m afraid. There. I said it. Yes,Continue reading “Five Minute Friday: Afraid”

When Dreams Become Realities

I don\’t know how many times it happens in a lifetime, or even if it happens more than once or even once at all for everyone. But, in the midst of the change and tears and fears and doubts and anger and stubbornness and discontentment and the hard over the last almost three months here, somethingContinue reading “When Dreams Become Realities”

One More Month of "Normal"

Last November, we were living in NC for about a month and a half as Richard worked on his helicopter license. I started attending a MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group while we were there. It was very encouraging for me during that time and I met a lot of great women. One very sweet youngContinue reading “One More Month of "Normal"”

The Scary Beautiful Journey

Can I be totally honest? [Are missionaries allowed to do that?] This journey we\’re on–the beautiful, exciting one–it\’s terrifying sometimes. Like that feeling in your heart when you get an unexpected phone call at 3am kind of terrifying. You don\’t know what\’s about to happen. You don\’t know what\’s around the corner or what your lifeContinue reading “The Scary Beautiful Journey”

How Dare I?

Worry. It\’s my thorn in the flesh. I consumes me more often than I like to admit. I\’m supposed to be brave and bold. But I\’m fearful and hesitant. I must be adventurous to be on this journey, right? But I\’m not. Usually I fight this battle with Scripture like Philippians 4.8:Finally brothers, whatever isContinue reading “How Dare I?”

Created to Praise

We sat on the back-flap of the boat and it was Christmas Eve. Elliott was sleeping and it was an unusually cool mid-morning. The missionary kids were busy doing their schoolwork, leaving just me and Richard to gaze in wonder. Pink dolphins at play. We had seen the pink dolphins before, but mostly fleeting glances. This timeContinue reading “Created to Praise”

Am I Peter?

Am I Peter? I see the Lord at work where we are going; much like Peter saw Jesus walking on water. It looks impossible. It looks scary. It looks exciting. Peter wants to be there, to experience it firsthand. I can almost picture it. On the boat, the disciples row and fight to keep afloat in theContinue reading “Am I Peter?”

Today, I Reflect

Today I reflect on who God is making me. About two years ago, I began on a spiritual journey that hit both suddenly and powerfully. I can remember where I was standing when it hit me so profoundly that the God I have claimed to know and serve since I was a little girl isContinue reading “Today, I Reflect”

Hearing the Whisper Above the Roar

I had someone ask me a question the other day that I get often. Person: \”How long will you be on the field?\”Me: \”Oh, indefinitely. We will be there until God tells us to go elsewhere.\”Person: *Look of shock and utter confusion* \”Really?? Wow. That\’s amazing!\”Me: \”Well, not really. I mean, our hearts are there.Continue reading “Hearing the Whisper Above the Roar”