Intimacy with God

Face to Face

What does it mean to seek God’s heart? Seeking God’s heart means to seek His intimate presence. It means to seek to know Him beyond our religious doctrine. It means to know Him face to face. The Hebrew word for “face” ...
Kristen's Marker

Markers, monuments, and memorials…

As we moved through the process of finding a marker that would reflect Kristen's life, faith, and personality, we noticed the various names that were used to describe them. Although the difference is subtle, we see this object as a ...
Kristen Hawaii 2016

Radiating God’s Love

A little part of Kristen's journal for our Hawaii friends. You helped her grow her faith beyond what we could as her parents. Seeing her peers "radiating" love for and from Jesus was a powerful testimony. - - - "I ...
His Glory and Grace

In the light of His Glory and Grace

The truth of this song is manifested in our lives as God carries us through the storm of Kristen's physical death. How precious is the gift of faith we have been given! The gift is not to be hidden. It ...
Sunset 2016

2016 – Trials and Triumphs

The sun has set on 2016. It has been a year of great trial and great blessing. Thank you Lord for the trials and triumphs of 2016. We especially thank you that our most difficult trial resulted in the fulfillment ...
God's Glory

God’s Glory

What a beautiful and intimate promise. As I look ahead to our future without Kristen's physical presence, I am overwhelmed by the gentle touch of God's grace. Last Easter, I asked God to see His heart regarding Jesus and our ...
Christmas 2015

Christmas 2015

Looking forward to that glorious day! For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away...For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. (1Cor 13:9-12) ...
Memories & Treasures

Memories & Treasures

This was one of Kristen's reminders to herself that God holds her heart in His hands ...
Linville River Log Cabins

Linville River Log Cabins

We could use a little extra prayer over the next few weeks. Fall has been our favorite time to get away as a family and enjoy some time in the NC mountains. Kristen loved to spend time in the mountains ...
Kristen's face in the Clouds

Peeking through the clouds

This is what God blessed me with during my evening walk this past Thursday. I have had a few heavy days as we try to plan a little fall getaway to the mountains. Fall is our favorite family time and ...
All is Well

I am with Jesus and all is well!

Death has no power over me. I have not ceased to exist. I have just moved into my new home with Jesus. I am still alive. I am actually more alive now than I have ever been. I am still ...
Faith that Overcomes

Faith that overcomes… even death!

We hope all those who are on this journey with us have been lifted up by the intimacy of God in the midst of this trial. If you are new to the page or our story, it is in reality, ...