Missions
A Band of Babushkas
In the Russian language, the word for grandmother is babushka (BAH-boo-shka). A Russian babushka is a grandmother to all and has the right to express her opinion on any subject. I’ve seen a young mother reduced to a quivering mess as a babushka berated her for not dressing her baby warm enough. Most of my…
Taking Every Thought Captive
Controlling my thoughts. Oh, how I’ve struggled through the years. Then God took me by the hand and taught me the importance of taking every thought captive. Honestly, I didn’t believe I could do it. But I learned that in His strength, it was possible. But it wasn’t easy. As a brand-new missionary, I basked in the…
Called to Alaska: Ministering in the Hard Places
As the Executive Director of the Alaska Baptist Convention, my husband receives scores of inquiries about being a pastor in Alaska. The lure of ministering in the Last Frontier excites the heart of many a pastor, especially if he happens to enjoy hunting, fishing, and a wilderness adventure. Long-time Alaskans have seen many pastors come and…
Grieving From Afar
“For I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow.” Jeremiah 31:13b (NASB) In my wildest dreams, I never imagined living in so many exotic places. I’ve lived in Alaska, Russia, Kamchatka, Greece, and Macedonia. Following God’s call on my life led to many amazing adventures. This…
North to Alaska, Go North, the Rush is On
Volunteer mission teams. Oh, the stories I could tell from my years ministering overseas as a cross-cultural worker and as a minister’s wife living in Alaska. I’ve added a few new stories now that my husband is leading the Alaska Baptist Convention. I’ve seen the good and the bad. I’ve watched amazing volunteers touch the…
Living Well Where I Don’t Belong
“Where is your home?” Hmmmmm… Arizona, Texas, Russia, Greece, Macedonia, Alaska – take your pick! I often struggle when answering this question. Is it Arizona, the state where I was born? Or Alaska, the place where I spent my youth, met my husband and began married life? After 22 years of ministering overseas as a…
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