We were standing at a car rental counter at JFK airport. After over 24 hours of travel, we still had a 20 hour drive to reach our next destination. Our kids displayed every stage of exhaustion, from crying to sleeping to fighting. The man behind the desk informed us casually that he couldn’t give us […]
This is the Post I Prayed I’d never Write
This week marked six months of our new life as a semi-nomadic missionary family. This was supposed to be the post where I shared highlights from the last six months and told you about how God came through at the last moment and made a way for us to stay in Israel. Except, He didn’t. […]
I Failed. Here’s why it’s Good News for YOU:
Six months ago, my dream of living in Italy as a missionary was turned upside down. Since then, so many of you have prayed for us, encouraged us, and supported us financially. But there’s an elephant in the room. Maybe you’ve known all along and been gracious enough not to scold. The fact is all […]
There we were, at the Edge of the Red Sea. What Happened Next Was Unthinkable:
Six months ago, we were facing impossible circumstances. My husband said, “This is our Red Sea Moment. It looks like there’s no where to go, but when God makes a way for us, we’ll know it was Him. Years from now you’ll tell this story of how God came through for us”. He never imagined […]
You Say it to your Kids…What if God Said it to You?
If you have little people in your life, you probably repeat yourself A LOT (if you don’t, I need to know your secret!). During these last few months of constant transition, I’ve found myself saying a few sentences over and over. Here are some of them: “Please stay on the path and follow your Abba. […]
Can You Handle the Truth about Laying down your Life for your Family?
Have you ever put off saying something, not because it wasn’t important, but because it was SO important you didn’t want to get it wrong? I avoided writing this for almost two years for that reason. But I’ve shared this experience with my closest friends and tested it in my own life, and it’s time […]
What Do Improv and Church Have in Common?
Most people would say our family looks superspiritual from the outside (we’re actually memorizing the book of Deuteronomy…for fun). But the real test of how spiritual you are is how you respond to adversity. Since we arrived in Israel, we’ve faced the threat of terrorism, the ache of loneliness, and the uncertainty of not knowing […]
You Probably Don’t Struggle with this…but just in Case…
A weekly tradition we’ve started in Jerusalem is going to the open market and giving each kid their age in shekels (about $0.25/year) to spend. They choose any of the fresh or dried fruits, nuts, vegetables or breads they want. It gets them interacting with the merchants, making decisions, and it’s a great antidote for […]
We’re in Danger in Israel (and You are Too)
Our family arrived in Jerusalem a week ago, just as a new round of violence erupted. In the last week, we’ve had the privilege of experiencing some of the most important sites on the planet. I’ve had the opportunity to see the faces of my children light up with recognition as they see with their […]
I Didn’t Want to Tell You This
5 months ago, our family sold our house and our belongings and set out on what some might call an adventure. We set out to listen to God and obey Him, and we sensed Him calling us to the Mediterranean region. We’ve moved 12 times since then. We’ve set foot in five foreign countries, and […]