When I went to Liberia for the first time in 2007, I was not aware of my grandfather’s 1960 visit. It was not until after I arrived, I heard from a few locals about his time there. Many of them were very young when he was there, but they still had faint memories.
It was the spring of 2007 when the Lord laid it on my heart to work for Samaritan’s Purse for the summer. I felt like I’d spent the two previous years living for the needs others in a way that did not allow the Lord to work in my life. I was in desperate need …
Guess where I am heading back to! Well, you probably won’t guess, but I am heading back to Liberia!
Since we have lived in Florida, Corey and I have been blessed by getting to know Mark and Becky Wright, founders of Idols Aside Ministries. Mark is a former Appalachian football player, and Becky use to work at Samaritan’s Purse.
This Valentines Day, I think back to one of my favorite poems written by my grandmother, Ruth Bell Graham. In celebrating LOVE today, I want you to remember, love is work. We must constantly be working at our relationships. So this is my prayer this morning.
Chaos. That’s the word I would use to describe my life lately. I wake up thinking about things I need to get done and go to bed thinking of everything I didn’t accomplish—which now overflows to my list for tomorrow.
Well, we are finally home. We are praising the Lord for an amazing trip and the chance to get to see lots of loved ones. That is the major plus to the NFL off-season, we get to enjoy time together and with family and friends. I only wish our visits could have lasted a little …
A Samaritan’s Purse photographer, David Morrison, just sent these pictures yesterday from Haiti. Our Operation Christmas Child (OCC) staff is in Haiti this week for several shoebox distributions.
Corey and I are on a road trip to North Carolina! During the off-season we always try to catch up with as many friends and family as possible. Our destination is North Carolina and we are making many stops on the way!
The other day, Corey and I were driving in the car talking about taking scuba lessons. Since we have been married, Corey has tried to convince me to do this, but I keep putting it off.
Bon Dieu :God “My daughter was killed. Was it God’s judgment? I don’t know, I just have to believe in God. He does what He wants, whenever He wants. If it weren’t for God, I would be dead, too.” -Jonas Laguerre
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. “