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Planting a Lasting Legacy

June 5, 2019 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

At times, the most extravagant beauty is found in simplicity. The brilliance radiated by a single firefly. The intricate, colorful design adorning one tropical fish. A single rose. “Simple” allows one to hone in and marvel at the craftsmanship. My thoughts of simple beauty and nature naturally gravitate to memories of my husband’s grandfather Elmer. […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: landscape, legacy, planting, roses

How a "Cranky Man" Opened My Eyes to Divine Interruptions

March 7, 2017 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

His presence in the doorway, caught me off guard.  Normally, I observed him shuffling up and down the hallway with his walker. ”  During my visits to my grandmother’s room in this assisted living facility, this elderly man and I routinely passed each other. Often, his facial expression spoke of anger and his sharp outbursts to […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: adoption, blessing, Christ, elderly man, eyes, faith, father, funeral, grandma, Holy Spirit, interruption, Jesus, legacy, listen, neighbor, physician, transformation

When God’s Compassions Are Extended Through Relationship

September 14, 2014 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

How do those “compassions” manifest themselves to us? In my last post, I wrote about God providing an endless supply of compassions. “We were not completely wiped out.        His compassion is never limited.23 It is new every morning.    His faithfulness is great.” (Lam.3:22-23, God’s Word Version)   God’s compassions extend to us in many forms In May, Scott, […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Sacred Connections Tagged With: coffee, compassions, food, God, legacy, love, meals, mercies, provide, refuge, sharing, supply

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When my first child was born 20 plus years ago, I envisioned taking just a few years off from my role as Pastor of Youth and Family. While that didn’t exactly unfold as expected, God used my gifts and skills in other ways. Read More…

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