When There’s No Time or Money to Retreat
My bags are lying half-full on the floor. My phone keeps buzzing with last-minute details. Today’s the day! We’re off to retreat with the Velvet Ashes Unplugged Retreat. For years now, retreating in the spring and fall has been our rhythm—a sacred pause woven into the seasons. My soul is ready. I feel the need, […]
Finding Refuge in Prayer
When I was a little girl, I would kneel by my bed at night when saying my prayers. In my nightgown, knees pressed into the carpet, surrounded by stuffed animals and the safety of my home and family, my prayers mostly consisted of asking God for things. God, bless Mommy and Daddy. God, be with […]
Christ, My Refuge in Ten Thousand Places
I recently had to say goodbye to a beloved family member. The loss was sudden and unexpected, and my family and I were left reeling in the wake of it. I had already been struggling with the challenges of life and ministry and the stories I so often hear. Far from my family, and believing […]
Red Sea Road
I tucked in the white woven canopy that draped over the bed—a covering and hiding place—as my kids closed their eyes to pray. I held their hands as we prepared our hearts for our long-awaited court date and the morning to come. While we have spent nearly a decade ministering in Northern Uganda, the most […]
This Month’s Theme: Refuge
In the wilderness of cross-cultural life—marked by transition, uncertainty, and the stretching of our souls—God offers himself as our refuge. A place of safety, shelter, and equipping. Refuge isn’t just about escape; it’s also about being transformed, renewed, and prepared for what lies ahead. As women serving cross-culturally, we know what it means to look […]