Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, Praise God we know where you are. Up above the world so high, Jesus held your hand as we said goodbye. We love you dearly little angel!

I am home now, Daddy…

You can let me go, Daddy, I am not alone. Jesus is here with me, He is taking me home. Don’t cry for me, Daddy, You gave me a good start. But my time here is through, So I must now depart. I’ll always love you, Daddy, You taught me well. To draw close to Read More …

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” is simply translated as “presence”.  We are to seek his “face” (his presence) continually. This Read More …

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 marker for the place where Kristen’s shell was laid to rest. We believe that her Read More …

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 sin every day & I am fully aware of what I do, but I call Read More …

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 of your most precious promise for our sweet island princess. We praise God that Kristen Read More …

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 sin. He delicately guided me through two months of struggle over my daughter and her Read More …

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) Then we who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds Read More …

Faith-Hope-Love

Humility will help us heal The wounds of our despair He called us to be light To show the world His care Many feel abandoned By those we choose to lead But the heart of a servant Will care for those in need We all must walk in peace And look for ways to love Read More …