Following Jesus

The Little Things

This picture reminds that God cares even about the little things. If you have been following me for even a short while you probably know I love coffee. To be specific, I love steaming hot, strong, black coffee. Therefore, a good insulated travel mug is a necessity. This mug has served me very well andContinue reading “The Little Things”

Divine Appointments

God is always trying to get our attention and working behind the scenes in many ways that we don’t see. One of the privileges of living in The Gambia is that because of my weakness and complete inability I see God move in amazing ways. I have been at my home in the village lessContinue reading “Divine Appointments”

“Critical Error”

Anyone else cringe when they see something like that come up on their computer screen!!! Yep, last week I was hit with a “critical error” on my computer and what I had thought would be a quick and easy fix did not end up that way. As I went through the stress of not havingContinue reading ““Critical Error””

God of Creation

As I continue my travels throughout the US I am amazed by The God who created all of this beauty and diversity. I have always loved nature, but after becoming a believer and learning about God who created the heavens and earth, mountains and sea as well as all creatures great and small everything becameContinue reading “God of Creation”

Freedom

Freedom is a word I don’t think about very often and honestly I take it for granted. This week in the US Memorial Day was celebrated and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to really reflect on the sacrifices that Memorial Day commemorates by visiting Washington DC and Arlington National Cemetery asContinue reading “Freedom”

Saying Yes

Over the last several weeks God has provided many opportunities for me to connect with ministry partners and share with many new people about not only the Lord’s work in The Gambia, but also my journey with the Lord and to serving Him overseas. Throughout these great conversations one theme resonates, “Just Say YES! MyContinue reading “Saying Yes”

Good Friday

For years, I lived my life not knowing what Good Friday meant or signified. It was a holiday before the holiday that involved getting dressed up, going out to brunch with family and hunting eggs. Don’t get me wrong, those were wonderful times with family and I cherish those memories. However, as a follower ofContinue reading “Good Friday”

Jubiliant Joy

For the last few months I have been studying through Psalms and yesterday in Psalm 68 I read about the righteous being “jubilant with joy”. Wow, that word “jubilant” is certainly not one that I use very often and when I looked it up (thanks google) it is defined as “feeling or expressing great happinessContinue reading “Jubiliant Joy”

Unique Opportunities

One of the things that I really try to do is to take whatever opportunities are available to share biblical truths. I am not saying I don’t miss many opportunities that the Lord provides, but I try to be on the lookout for them. So, yesterday I met the plumber at our guesthouse for theContinue reading “Unique Opportunities”

Weeping and Rejoicing

The book of Romans calls for the Christian to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep and for us to live in harmony with one another. The last few weeks have had some rejoicing, but there has been a LOT of weeping alongside of my Christian brothers and sisters. I don’tContinue reading “Weeping and Rejoicing”