Photo Credit: Zachery David Photography We knew what we'd name you long before we saw you. Your name waited for you. But on that rainy December day leaving our ultrasound appointment, we pulled it out of our hearts and said it right to yours. Joel Schaeffer Owen. Every time I see it, I am reminded... Continue Reading →
Even Schaeffer Knows…
Not all jelly beans are created equal! Posted with Blogsy
The Best of Boys
In September of 2010, I went to my first True Woman Conference. There was at least one male attendee among the hundreds of women there. His name was Joel Schaeffer Owen and, the four month old bundle of baby boy, was with me. I was still pretty overwhelmed at the fact of having a boy.... Continue Reading →
Real Men…
walk around the house with a fairy wand handy. Posted with Blogsy
I Am Weak But He Is Strong
I'm not the best journaler you've ever met. Honestly, one of the main reasons I do it is because it's something I can do half asleep, waiting for the coffee to course through my veins, so I can be more alert for the really important things like reading my Bible and praying. So my entries... Continue Reading →
Don’t Let Me Lose the Wonder
Last week we ran into a friend who had her new baby along. She talked about her little one with such sweet wonder and delight. I caught myself start to do what I hate when people do to me - feel the need to shatter that joy with stories of the havoc this little one... Continue Reading →
Today’s Joy Dare: Remembering Autism Awareness Month
This morning the kids and I were thanking God for "Gifts Opened Up." We watched this moving video embodying the 3 gifts we kept coming back to: 1) Opened Hands - to love and accept 2) Opened Hearts - to see and feel 3) Opened Mouths - to praise and tellPosted with Blogsy
Children, Desperate for the Gospel
It happened again, not too long ago. We were gathered around the table, Bible Story open. Matt asked the kids, "Who is the special baby God gave Mary and Joseph for a very special reason?" A child, who will remain nameless, enthusiastically exclaimed, "Moses!" Matt looked at me and I at him. You could almost... Continue Reading →
Singles’ Awareness Day
God intentionally put our beloved single friends on my radar today by having my Thursday prayer list for our Crossroads Class coincide with Valentine's Day. I know some joke that today is a day when those without a love interest are confronted even more with that reality. But, instead, why not make it a priority... Continue Reading →
Speak Up
Joy, my friend and advocate for HIV/waiting orphans and at-risk children, observes, "The [birthmother's] need extends beyond the sidewalks outside abortion clinics, so the ministry [to her and her child] should extend farther than that too." I couldn't agree more. But it is just that thought that can be overwhelming to us who are struggling... Continue Reading →
We’re On The Map!
For just over 11 years now, Community Bible Church has had an outward reminder of the biblical truth that the local church is God's people gathered, not the building in which they meet. Today as we entered an exciting new phase of ministry in our own beautiful building, we don't want to forget that important truth.We... Continue Reading →
They Can Be Forgiven Too
The "been there" principles I wrote about last week apply too as we seek to minister to women who have had an abortion. Do we communicate our pro-life position in a way that is so hatefully angry a post-abortive woman would never think of coming to us for help and restoration? Again, our common experience... Continue Reading →
A Museum of Memories 