As I read the Scriptures I am constantly reminded of the need to be centered [and/or] to recenter my life on Christ and on the things the matter most. And there are many reasons for that. Life is short. Life is fragile. Life is precious. Life has meaning and purpose. Life has value. Our life […]

In the beginning of this year, both Dan and I have experienced the loss of a brother. My younger brother, Ted Graham, age 59 passed away Dec. 31st, and Dan’s oldest brother, Chuck Ecker, age 69 on Jan.13. Both men loved Jesus and in fact were in the same class in Bible School in the […]

There is a lot that can be said about stepping into a brand new year. For some it simply means a date change on the calendar and it really is no big deal. With Scriptures that declare: “My times are in Your hand” Psalms 31:15 and others brings hope for a fresh start as each […]

What a lovely Christmas time we had, enjoying the fellowship of our dear friends and families after several years when being together was not possible. We so enjoyed our Christmas eve candlelight service, Christmas day meal with some of Dan’s family, and a special weekend visit with one of my dearest friends on this earth. […]

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10 We were reflecting how many Christmas’s we have spent overseas. (18 for me.) When we first moved to Thailand in 1999, Christmas ornaments were nearly impossible to find. […]

Almost monthly we have been sharing with you about the Rapha Ministries, Church [a new church plant] in Phuket, Thailand. The reports each month are encouraging. Last month we celebrated their two year anniversary, dedicated a newly rented facility [that they had just moved into earlier this year] and publicly ordained into the Gospel Ministry […]