Psalm 46 begins: 1. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3. Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.Continue reading “Remembering Who’s in Control”
Tag Archives: Prayer
Goodness and Mercy
Transitions
Rejoice always,Pray without ceasingIn everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I have just returned from Florida and helping my sister-in-law with preparations for my brother’s funeral. It has been a long journey for the family as his dementia slowly worsened. She is havingContinue reading “Transitions”
Isaiah 6:8
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:“Whom shall I send,And who will go for Us?”Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” (Emphasis added) I return to this verse as preparation continues for 2 missions: Dominican Republic: January 16-24, 2026. Our team of 19 will join our partner team from Indiana for medicalContinue reading “Isaiah 6:8”
All that He is
Psalm 40:1-3a: I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay. And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth- Praise to ourContinue reading “All that He is”
Here Am I! Send Me
Isaiah 6:8Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:“Whom shall I send,And who will go for Us?”Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” I’ve been physically active all my life and interested in many things, too many according to my husband:-Emergency Medicine-Overseas Missions-Music- piano, guitar, electric bass and alto flute. I’ve also dabbledContinue reading “Here Am I! Send Me”
Falling Apart
My imagined conversation with God: Me: Hey God. God: Hello… Me: I’m falling apart. Can You put me back together? God: I would rather not. Me: Why? God: Because you aren’t a puzzle. Me: What about all of the pieces of my life that are falling down onto the ground? God: Let them stay thereContinue reading “Falling Apart”
New Things
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 God has indeed shown me new things. I’ve had the privilege of serving in many places on medical missions. And He has given me the time and space to pursue my lifelong dreamContinue reading “New Things”
We’re Home!
We may be in Wisconsin but our hearts are still in love with Togo and it’s people. Please pray for the mission there: Hôpital Baptiste Biblique (HBB) Due to the limitations on travel they have had fewer short-term missionaries and this has put a strain on the full-time missionaries. Our God is good and willContinue reading “We’re Home!”
Some Photos
Florence, the chief cook for the Guesthouse, on her way into work. Gospel presentation by one of the hospital chaplains. Morning meds for the female inpatient ward For the more sensitive types, don’t scroll down any further!! Seriously the photos below are very graphic ___________________________________________________________________________________________ One of the MKs (Missionary Kids) wanted to show meContinue reading “Some Photos”
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