Archive | February, 2009

Keeping Your Perch in the Tree of Life

Posted on February 16, 2009 by in General

A few years ago, I was with my husband, Michael, and our oldest son, Sam, in the car. I have forgotten what we were talking about, but I remember making an unkind remark to them about someone. When I got home, the Holy Spirit really got on my case about what I had said. I [...]

My friend

Posted on February 16, 2009 by in General

I want to tell you about my friend, Elizabeth Krynski. We have had quite an adventure together this past week. Elizabeth will be 93 in February. She lives alone in her own home near downtown Durham. She moved there with her beloved John about 40 years ago. Elizabeth uses a walker to steady her slowing [...]

Marriage Conference 2009

Posted on February 16, 2009 by in General

Michael and I have been working like a house afire for the last few days trying to get the 2009 Antioch Marriage Conference up and running. We thought we had everything lined up several months ago, but then things went haywire. Ever had that happen? A week ago we thought it was going to be [...]

More Reflections on Christmas 2008: Emmanuel, God With Us

Posted on February 16, 2009 by in Devotions, Life

Christmas was a relatively quiet time for Michael and me. All of our kids are adults now and married and it was the in-laws’ turn to get them for a holiday. There was a bit of a temptation to get depressed over the alone-ness for us, but we prayed for God to show us His [...]

What would you take??

Posted on February 16, 2009 by in General

Today’s post comes from a dear friend of Wellspring Ministries, Marsha Woodard. She has dedicated her life to reaching the unreached with the message of Jesus Christ. She is also a mentor and good friend to many of us! She so graciously agreed to write a post for this blog at the last minute and, [...]