It was a warm Saturday evening, and I had just returned from a birthday party when I received a text from my dear friend, Andrea. She told me she was in the hospital. What?! I had texted her earlier that day to see how she was feeling because I knew she was experiencing some unpleasant side effects from an anti-depressant. Andrea deals daily with a mental illness. She responded that evening with the unfortunate news. Apparently, the side effects went from bad to worse. Andrea's children found her in the hallway of their home having a seizure. The oldest called 911, and she was transported by ambulance to the local hospital. The neurologist who saw Andrea ran many tests and ordered her to spend the weekend there under observation. He felt confident her seizures were actually ... View Post
The Lines Have Fallen for Me in Pleasant Places
Recently I heard a pastor preach on the mission of every disciple. He spoke about the purposes of Jesus coming to Earth, how He came to demonstrate the goodness of God, and show the heart of the Father. This sermon stayed with me for days, challenging me, moving me, and causing me to take another good look at the ministry of Jesus and my response to it. Jesus came to Earth as our example, so I sat down at my desk and jotted down His good works. What were His examples? Obviously, my list wasn't comprehensive, but more of what first came to mind. What did Jesus DO? What did He teach us about Christian living? He healed. He cared for people. He showed genuine concern for others. He broke bread with friends and strangers. He cast out demons. He went away to ... View Post
Easy Frittata with Pancetta, Onion, and Tomato
A frittata is an egg- based Italian dish that I refer to as a crustless quiche. It is a fantastic one pan recipe that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This meal is simple to make and can be quickly assembled. Frittatas are perfect for those hot days when you want to whip up something fast and easy, or when you want to use leftovers in your fridge. Making a frittata takes about 20 minutes, so you can have dinner ready in under 30 minutes. That is a win in my book. They are very versatile in that you can use any meat, cheese, and greens to flavor yours. You can make the frittata vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free! This frittata is made using onions, pancetta, parmesan, and some Italian seasonings. When you don't feel like eating plain scrambled eggs, throw ... View Post
I Never Imagined Inviting a Stranger to Live with Us
I never, ever imagined we would invite a stranger to live with us. I could not have envisioned all the ways it would change me, either. When Ashley first moved from Ireland to our city on the central coast of California, she rented a small one bedroom apartment not far from us. She lived there for nine months until the owners needed the space for a family member. Ashley then moved about 20-25 minutes north to live in a great beach town. What she found, however, was the commute was inconvenient due to her varied work hours. She discovered something else as well- she was spending quite a bit of time at our house. We met a few months after she moved here to the USA because she was hired on at the church where we were serving. She knew the Lord was calling her to live and work ... View Post
An Unexpected Miracle and Journey of Faith
I remember my first pregnancy with such clarity, and I recall my first ultrasound as if it was yesterday. There was a nervous excitement in the air as the ultrasound technician moved the wand low across my abdomen. Before my appointment, I felt anxious and worried. What if something is wrong with my baby? How would I handle that? What would I feel? Thankfully, my baby was fine and healthy. However, my friend Jessica' experience turned out a little differently. Although her ultrasound results were not what she imagined, she found an unexpected miracle in her story and began an incredible journey of faith. Here is an excerpt from her book, Sunlight Burning at Midnight, A Memoir: *** I walked into the ultrasound room and felt the complete absence of warmth. No beauty relieved the ... View Post
10 Easy and Flavorful Salads for Summertime
My family loves a good salad. It doesn't have to be complicated or fancy; sometimes just romaine leaves with a simple vinaigrette make them happy. Because we live in California, we have great produce year-round; therefore, I make salads as main courses and as a side dish all the time. I especially enjoy throwing a salad together when summer rolls around because of all the fresh produce, and a main-course salad means I don't have to cook! I have put together a list for you of 10 easy and flavorful salads for summertime. A few of them are main-course salads, and the rest are side-dish salads that can become main dishes by adding grilled chicken, steak, or fish. It's up to you! Mexican Street Corn Salad I was visiting my kids (when they lived in Texas) when I tried this salad for ... View Post
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