Stories
Moments that once seemed painful, confusing, or unfair—but with time revealed deeper meaning.
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Grace Was Enough
I started writing this two days before our scheduled departure from Dubai. It was a sunny, beautiful day, and from my window, life looked normal. But with no exit ramp in sight…
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From Prayer to Potholes
God’s faithfulness is boundless, revealing itself in unexpected ways each day. I’ve certainly seen it through prayer, but I recently gleaned a valuable insight from a pothole. It’s not just the budding…
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Packing Only the Essentials
I recently heard a talk that described a life of faith as simply “the way.” Those two words made me think of traveling in general, and this journey of life in particular.…
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Internal GPS
Acacia trees dotted the grassy plains as far as I could see. Our Maasai guide, Jacob, explained that the 580-square-mile preserve is named the Maasai Mara in honor of his people, who…
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Even Sunsets Are Beautiful
A friend sent me a photo of a spectacular sunset, and it took my breath away. The sky is ablaze with streaks of pink, orange and violet blue. The glowing tapestry of…
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Blue Skies Are Always There
Spring is usually my favorite time of the year. I love the tiny yellow-green buds dotting the bare branches of winter and their promise of abundant new life. I took a picture…
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Little Critter, Big Lesson
Nature often reveals God’s faithfulness to me. Just last week, I was walking around my neighborhood one morning when I thought I saw something move on the ground. I stopped to look…
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About God’s Puzzle
God’s Puzzle began with a simple realization: sometimes the things that feel like setbacks—closed doors, missed opportunities, unanswered prayers, or unexpected detours—become the greatest gifts. We just don’t see the full picture……
What feels like a missing piece today may one day become an essential part of a much larger picture.
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