God speaking to us has been critical in our life decision making. Do I believe God speaks to us? Yes, I undoubtedly do. After reading the Bible through year after year for the last 25 years, it's clear God speaks to His creation in a variety of ways. God said, "Let there be light." That …
The Value of Knowing God
"Amy, you don't know God," my professor gently emphasized. He was right; I didn't. I can't remember a day in my life that church wasn't part of the equation. My parents were faithful to keep me engaged. Sunday school, prayer meetings, and youth group activities filled my week. I have an old Bible from when …
Walking Gently With Grace
“Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day He carries us in His arms.” (Psalm 68:19) It seems like yesterday when Audrey was placed into my arms. We had been waiting a long time for Audrey’s birthmother to arrive. I remember I even feared she had changed her mind. So when the …
Prayer is the WORK!
The phone on the other end was ringing when one of my teammates started in as usual. "Hi, my name is Cassie from Youth With A Mission Tyler, Texas." Throughout the month hundreds of people across the planet get a phone call from our team here in East Texas. The people we talk to have …
The Lottery and Rosa Parks
The tables were adorned with centerpiece bowls of corn cobs surrounded by smooth baseball sized river rocks. Little freestanding cards stood with the message, "Lottery in June, corn will grow soon." The 80 people on opening night enjoyed their dinner we had prepared and served them, but mostly they were unprepared for the storyline encountered. …