I was asked to write an article on femininity for the July issue of Daughters of Promise. I enjoyed the challenge of writing this article. It felt right to dig out my notes on femininity and think again about what it means to be a woman. And, now, the article: Free to be a Woman [...]
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Free to be a Woman
Posted in beauty, devotional, femininity, Uncategorized, women on July 19, 2011 | 16 Comments »
an ode to a hungry man in a coffee shop
Posted in devotional, love, marriage, respect, women on August 19, 2010 | 7 Comments »
I’m starting to notice when men don’t have supportive women. Last Saturday, I was at the coffee shop. The young barista is showing an old man and a fat, middle-aged man pictures of his cross-country trip on his moped. I see the hunger in their eyes as they hear his wild stories. The longing for [...]
Privileged Beyond Words
Posted in friends, SMBI, women on December 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Yep, that’s what I am… so privileged to be the dean of so many amazing ladies. The ladies of second term stole their way deep into my heart. Their maturity and hunger for God challenged me again and again. I loved spending six weeks with them in school, and I loved watching them grow and [...]
Raw Pain
Posted in Los Angeles, love, mission, prayer, women on December 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »
We sang at a homeless shelter in downtown Los Angeles. Standing in the harsh light, we sang–and I allowed God to thaw my heart. The women–poor, without a home–each had a story, a past, a hope and a dream. My one wish for them was that God would give them a miracle of hope for [...]
Somewhere in the Third Week
Posted in beauty, celebration, mission, SMBI, women on November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s somewhere in Week Three of Second Term. I escaped for a few hours to think and process and talk to God how things are going between us. I’m here at Starbucks, enjoying a Peppermint Mocha. Starbucks is already decorated for Christmas. It makes me feel all cozy inside as I look at the fake [...]
quote of the day
Posted in beauty, women on November 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »
There are many battles to fight, and it isn’t just men who are called to fight them. Your concern and compassion for the world around you, and your taking action to shine God’s light into whatever part of the world He has placed you, speaks volumes about the kind of lover and parent you would [...]
to the beautiful ladies of first term…
Posted in devotional, faith, SMBI, women on November 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
First term at Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute finished on Friday. As I reflect on all that God has taught me over the last six weeks, 24 girls come quickly to mind. Each of them showed me a fresh revelation of Jesus, in their own unique and precious way. The beautiful ladies of first term taught [...]
I’m falling in love with these wonderful young ladies at school. I love being their “deany-beany-baby.” There are twenty-two amazing young women whom are full of life and enthusiasm. It’s a huge privilege to enter into their worlds and be there for them as they learn here at Sharon Mennonite Bible Insititute. I can hardly [...]
safe friends = growth
Posted in friends, vulnerability, women on April 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I value relationships like never before. I see my relationships with my friends and loved ones as the most important part of life. They are priceless. It’s in the context of safe, healthy relationships that I grow in my Christian life. I can read, pray and study theology until I’m blue in the face–but until [...]
beautiful women from smbi
Posted in SMBI, women on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
these are just a few of the beautiful women who made my week of being dean a total blast. i was honored to cross paths with such a great group of ladies. annette tina carmen kendra val betty
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