"In Genesis, God saw Hagar, a slave, in the middle of her desperation. God, “El Roi,” she declared to Him, “You are the God who sees me” Genesis 16:13. God sees everyone, no matter their circumstances, no matter how undervalued and disrespected they are. Just as He spoke encouragement and instruction to Hagar in her darkest times, so He will faithfully encourage and instruct you.” (from the Time Apart conference program guide). The Time Apart conference was held in Columbus, Ohio, September Continue Reading
Autumn beauty is in abundance
Autumn beauty is all around us here in the hills of Ohio. Autumn was never my favorite season until I moved to Ohio from Arizona. I forgot how pretty this time of year is with the oranges, reds and yellows in the trees. The cooler weather is nice too. Did you know these colors are always present in the leaves? In the Fall, leaves stop producing chlorophyll, causing the vibrant colors to shine. Summer petunia's have been replaced with colorful mums. Shorts and tanks and bathing Continue Reading
What does it Mean to Trust God?
Today is the 2nd anniversary of our return to Ohio. Facebook has a 'On This Day ' feature that has been reminding me lately of each day of our move. This move across country was definitely a ‘move of God’, and not one we planned. The winters have been mild and the humidity tolerable. The biggest adjustment has been the bugs. So. Many. Bugs. These stink bugs are a nuisance. What purpose do they serve anyway? Overall, we are grateful for our time here. Not sure where we are headed next, if Continue Reading