Part the Sea
December 2, 2023, was a wedding weekend for us. Planning an outside wedding in December can be risky business, and, sure enough, the week leading up to the wedding was cold and rainy. We prayed for a beautiful day and
Women Who Rock Their World
In a high pitched women’s voice the camp speaker began to act out the story of Esther. Night after night he unpacked the incredible tale of a young orphan girl who had been raised by her cousin. I was 10 years
Honest to Goodness Conversations with God
The holidays are coming! I don’t think it’s too early to make that announcement, not when we’re already seeing Christmas decorations. Right? I love this season for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is the abundance of
Accepting All
We were talking, and as we finished the conversation, my friend kept walking, and I opened the door. A few minutes later, we laughed, as we ended up at the same place. So many things in life are that way,
He Is Faithful
Hey RIG family! I wanted to share something with you that helps me on those mornings when I sit down to pray and the Lord doesn't necessarily feel near to me. He is, of course. He promises never to leave
The Gift of the Past
Older age brings many gifts. One of them is the gift of a past. But there’s a catch with this gift. You must be selective about when and where you share this gift. For some reason, the younger generation isn’t
Summer Camp
I’m working on summer camp plans right now. Not because I am going to send my kids to summer camp and need to figure out when and where and how much, but because I am the camp director. Yes, for
Praying with Strangers
I’d been sitting on the dock with Hank, praying and thinking it was past time to go up and dress, when my phone pinged with another call to prayer. Only this one signaled a corporate moment that has become so
Sinks, Faucets & God’s Will
I was sick for about five days this summer. Really sick. Like high fever sick. At one point I got up to brush my teeth because we all had moms who told us we would feel better if we brushed
Learning to Walk
With grandkids, we are, once again, witness to the “learning to walk” process. I love the stage that requires a child to hold their parent’s hand. Think about it. It’s the only time in your child’s life when he/she is