“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us” Ephesians 3:20 Lesson #18 on a Journey to a Water Well Somewhere between passing the potatoes and rolls at Easter dinner 2016, Tim announced we had plans for a two-to-three-day tent safari while in Uganda. “You mean you’re going to let four-year-old Henry sleep in a tent while lions roam outside? What if Ben needs to go potty?” “Oh, I’m sure we’ll have a guard.” What if he falls asleep?” My Continue Reading
What’s Your Impossible Prayer?
Lesson #17 on a Journey to a Water Well Friday, June 17, 2016 How do you articulate what words are inadequate to express? Our two-and-a-half-year perceived purpose culminated on this day, the dedication of the water well. But you and I know, God’s purpose for this well far exceeded the dedication or the well itself. The Lord works in mysterious ways. But God allowing you the opportunity to unravel the mystery is half the fun. A couple of weeks before we departed for Uganda, our missionary friend and country director Continue Reading
When Godly People Give Ungodly Advice
“Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2, NIV) Lesson #15 on a journey to a Water Well. June 2016 When godly people give ungodly advice. "I want to!" My husband and I had spent thirty minutes explaining salvation and baptism through scripture to our two oldest children when six-year-old Ben said, "I want to invite Jesus into my heart." Tim and I looked at Ben and then at Continue Reading
What Should We Do When Following God Gets Hard?
Lesson #11 on a Journey to a Water Well September 2015-June 2016 Have you ever noticed sometimes life gets harder before it gets easier? Sometimes taking a step of faith ushers in challenges and uncertainties. Life can get harder before it gets better. But it doesn't mean we're on the wrong path. Quite the contrary, we may have finally stumbled upon God's will. That was our experience after committing to sponsor the water well in September 2015. We were confident of God's plan for the water well and had witnessed God prepare our hearts as Continue Reading