I was honored when Will asked me to reflect on the Mexico Mission Trip. He suggested I address 3 things: what surprised me, what was the trip like, and what did I learn… What Surprised Me? That I would do this!!! Totally out of my comfort zone on so many levels. In...
I don’t like to leave things undone until the last minute…. If it’s not done early, then it’s late. [For Christmas shopping] I prepare a thorough gift checklist in September. I write down the names of all my close family members and friends in a note on my phone...
sue donaldson The true meaning of Christmas can get buried under wrapping, buying, baking, and gift-giving. Celebrating Christmas with friends or family can present a whole slew of challenges. While Christmas is certainly one of the most magical times of the year,...
As we prepare to celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 3, read more about the love God has for the whole world and make plans for ways to share it with your neighbors near and far. There simply is nothing like the love of God. It is the most powerful...
From the Grips of Death My first thought when paramedics wheeled him into the trauma bay was that he was just a kid. My second was that he looked like he was dying. His skin was clammy and his pulse faint. I called his name, but he only moaned. Removal of his shirt...