Finding Joy in Memories: D&D Ministries’ Weekend Trip

September 26, 2025September 25, 2025 RefreshHer2 Comments

Last weekend D&D Ministries headed to Indiana and Illinois. I was scheduled to speak at Camp Assurance in Danville, IL and then Dale preached and I taught the ladies’ Sunday school class in a church in New Richmond, OH.

I was excited to be going through Indiana – our “old stomping grounds.” We lived there for fourteen years – those were the years we raised our girls, and had some of the most difficult seasons of our lives. There were hard ministry issues, the death of our second daughter, a meager salary, and long work hours for Dale.

But as the Lord often does, He turned those difficulties into some of the most precious blessings, and also loaded us with many joys that outnumbered our sorrows. Of course we couldn’t see and recognize all those good things at the time. Those kind of perspectives sometimes take years to see. As we drove through the cities where we lived and served, the memories flooded my heart. But there were a couple other events that truly brought the emotions.

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Encouragement · faithfulness · friends · ministry

Stayers or Betrayers

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 RefreshHerLeave a comment

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It happens to everyone at least once in their lifetime – the betrayal of a dear friend. You thought they would stick with you through thick and thin, when the chips were down, or when you were the last person to be chosen when they were picking teams. When the betrayal comes, it’s a dagger in our heart and the loss is felt with a grief like death. I speak as one who knows…and you do, too. We read in II Timothy 1 that Paul did, too…

This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

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ministry · Traveling

Transforming Marriages: Insights from D&D Ministry

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 RefreshHer2 Comments

This week finds us on the road again, ministering with D&D Ministry. I guess it’s no surprise that the conferences in February are marriage and family related – subject matters that our hearts/ministry are passionate about. We’re all aware that the family is under great attack. More than ever, we need the truth of God’s Word to instruct, guide, comfort and yes, even convict us so that we will follow God’s mandate for marriage and the home.

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Life

This Change Will Be Good!

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 RefreshHerLeave a comment

We are headed for a big change, beginning this Sunday. Our son-in-law will step into the role of senior pastor at Boones Creek Bible Church. My husband will assume the position of Associate pastor, and will work alongside Andrew. He will still preach when Andrew is away. He will lead our senior citizen group, lead the singing and multiple other responsibilities. As you can see, my husband is not retiring. It will just be a change in positions and responsibilities. After having months to pray about it, I have to say, I’m ready and I’m excited!

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February Fun!

February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 RefreshHer4 Comments

For a the shortest month of the year, February was certainly full AND fun! I thought I’d share the highlights with you today as we wrap up this last full week.

Paint – We had all of the downstairs of our house painted (except my husband’s office). After 9 1/2 years of living here, it really needed to be freshened up! I chose to cover the original khaki color with WHITE! It’s called, Blue Kiss. It has slight cast of blue in the white, rather than gray, brown or yellow. I love it! It really brightens the rooms up. I chose a semi-gloss and love how it reflects the light. I know it’s going to be easier to clean as well.

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