See if you find any similarities to the way we are living today? Do you see a dramatic shift in the attitudes of our children towards their parents and what they expect from the world compared to say 15-20 years ago? Maybe its just me…read on. 2 Timothy 3 1But mark this: There will be […]

Success Principle #10…Mind Your Own Business By Diane M. Hale March 8, 2010 ”…what is that to you? You follow Me” [John 21:22] Jesus had a way with words—He had a way of cutting to the chase and telling it like it is, principle #10 is a fine example. Success is not dependent on what […]

This is a must share… You Are Made To Succeed Diane M. Hale uniquebydesign.org Feb 22, 2010 “…For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” [Joshua 1:8b The Message] To SUCCEED… the word has become synonymous with property, power, position and pensions…empty goals when they are ends in […]

God’s timing is brilliant, as usual.  In today’s “Morning Light”, e-newsletter by Diane Hale, I read this enlightening yet practical guidance about tapping into God’s desire within us which I mention a few blog posts back.  Diane is a true disciple of Christ who has dedicated her whole life to His service – so she […]

I know that I promised a different topic for this post but something is heavy on my heart tonight so I wish to share that instead.  It’s all about our deepest desires and how its’ so easy to allow “life” to mash those desires down so deep that it takes a life force to bring […]

Flashback to 2007, when this journey of mine took a significant turn.  That year I began to develop a true relationship with God and thankfully that connection lead me straight back to my roots and my anchor in Jesus that was planted early in my childhood (thank you, Mom).  Like many, I developed a way […]

February 1, 2010 IF YOU HAVE NO MAJOR PURPOSE, YOU ARE DRIFTING TOWARD CERTAIN FAILURE. Not having a major purpose for your life is like trying to navigate without a chart. You may eventually get somewhere you like, or you may drift aimlessly, always hoping-but never finding-the place where you would like to be. As […]

A week ago, Keith and I were speaking to Manzi Kevis on Skype.  We typically spend about 2 hours on Saturdays meeting with Manzi in Rwanda and discussing his future dreams of going to college and investigating options with him and doing some online research together.  It is such an immense joy to serve God […]

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.   – 2 John 1:6

Joy has definitely come to my world.  I reflect on  2009 and I am astonished at how God steered my year.  Never in my life did I expect to go to Africa and yet I did.  Never did I think we would be blessed by meeting so many incredible people here and in Africa and […]