Wisdom From The Front Lines: Where it all Began
This is the final installment in my series of stories from Ukrainian World War II survivors. I leave you with Maria. I first heard Maria's story as a sixteen year old, while on a mission trip to Kiev, Ukraine. Her story sparked a passion in me to know more - to understand better how this Great...
Partners in Dream Chasing
This week, two friends offered me a bit of grace, a little encouragement, and just the kind of nudge I needed to push myself out of my creative funk. How did they do this? Through a simple text, and a ten minute phone call. There is no way to really stress the importance of having a few people...
Wisdom From the Front Lines: Saving Grace
Benjamin Semenovich Shapolov grew up in Southern Ukraine, near Odessa. Raised in a family of Bible-believing Christians, Benjamin's story is unique and awe-inspiring. A well-educated man, Benjamin worked hard throughout the war to protect and save the Jews in his area from both the Germans and...
Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes in All Your Mess – A Giveaway
When Kristen Welch contacted me about being part of the launch team for her new book, Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes to God When Sparkly, Safe Faith is No Longer Enough, I knew immediately that I was on board. I'm fascinated by Kristen's story. Her story could be my story...and it could also be...