Not Destroyed, But Restored!

Not Destroyed, But Restored!

This masterpiece, created in the 1630s, is an example of the difference an expert can make with a painting that has been damaged over time, whether harmed accidentally or intentionally. The lefthand image shows the original artwork after years of neglect,...
Simple Things

Simple Things

Last year, my husband and I were blessed to travel to Africa, where we worked for a week with African Vision of Hope, a wonderful ministry bringing hope and God’s love to help lift children in Zambia out of extreme poverty. As I worked with grade school...
Undeniable Power

Undeniable Power

When we had the opportunity to visit Africa’s famed Victoria Falls last summer, one thought came instantly to mind–these words from “How Great Thou Art,” one of my favorite hymns: O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds...
The Beauty of Dreams

The Beauty of Dreams

Do you have a dream? Is there something you have always wanted to do since you were a child? Is there something you have discovered recently that you are passionate about and want to pursue? My lifelong dream was to be a published novelist, and it finally came true...

One Word for the New Year

I like the idea of choosing one word as a “theme” for the year.  I really do. I first remember hearing the idea last year. And I’ve seen several posts from friends who have chosen words like love, faith, and joy. But God hadn’t delivered a...