25 Oct 2018
A couple of days ago my husband and I received a phone call that penetrated us to our very core and rendered us motionless. A young man of just
11 Oct 2018
This past weekend the Esther by Design staff and I were immensely blessed to host our 6th Annual Fall Conference. Our message for the weekend was
27 Sep 2018
My siblings and I often share fond and even silly sayings and experiences about our parents just to keep their memories and the love we shared
20 Sep 2018
Since I have dedicated my life to fulfilling God’s purpose, one of the most difficult things I have had to accept has come through the process of
13 Sep 2018
Our son has coined a phrase that he frequently uses in ministry and also in discussions he has with young people. As soon as my husband and I
05 Sep 2018
There are many things we use in our everyday lives in which we submit “blind” trust. The chair you sit in, the car you drive, your limbs
30 Aug 2018
It is good to be back to writing my weekly blog after a two-week hiatus. I am learning (slowing but surely) that rest doesn’t mean that you’re
09 Aug 2018
Giving and receiving of gifts is something special that should be a gratifying experience for both the giver and the receiver. Whether the
02 Aug 2018
The month of August has been designated as prayer month. I have been anticipating this special time for at least two months now . . . and it’s
26 Jul 2018
Oftentimes I am compelled to write on a particular subject and as a result am so impacted by it that it warrants continuation. Such is the case