Linking Childhood Sexual Abuse to Sex Trafficking
Most people reading this article already know about and maybe even advocate for victims of sex trafficking. But many readers do not know about its correlation t...
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Story Time #3: Hosting a Noonday Collection Trunk Show
Hosting a Noonday Collection trunk show is one great way to make a twofold difference! As Christians, we are called to seek justice by helping the poor, the opp...
Discerning God’s Will Is Not the Nerve-Racking Puzzle I Once Thought It Was
Have you ever dreamed up a mission but wondered whether the idea came from God or from your own head? Obviously, discerning God’s voice correctly is essential t...
A Tree in the House and an Egg in the Bush
Have you thought about how odd American traditions must seem to foreigners? I recall an Indian student at Texas A&M inquiring of me about Christmas. “You ...
“Tut tut it looks like rain.”
When I open the shades on both the living room window and the breakfast room patio door, one can see straight through our apartment. And when I open the glass o...
provocation of thought during prayer (personal journal entry transcribed on whether or not God is good)
These questions have weighed heavily on my mind since Levi Masalin’s death and were furthered by a recent sermon by Thomas Wong, pastor at Point Community Churc...
Wedding Anniversary Flag
A few months ago, Chris informed me that he wanted our baby to be born in Texas. I, in turn, informed him that that would involve a 9 months pregnant woman flyi...
Ultrasound
If you don’t know my husband, this will tell you a little about him.The ultrasound tech asked, “And what does that look like right there?”With little hesitation...
The move
Stayed up until 3am with dear friends in Connecticut then rose at 6am to get to church in New Jersey on time. There, we found that 10 men planned to help move u...
Only People Matter
Many pursue wealth & ownership, dream jobs & experiences. But no one grieves over losing money in the stock market or missing a job promotion. No one’s ...
“Heavier”
When my name is typed into corrective text messaging, a phone’s first guess is “Heavier,” not Heather. For once that is applicable. My belly seems to grow in sp...
Doctor’s orders
I told my prenatal doctor yesterday that I cannot physically eat the recommended 2500 calories a day- or at least I cannot eat that much in healthy foods. So sh...
Moving Again
We’re moving to New Jersey next month- meaning I will have moved every summer since 2008. 2011: From NYC to NJ2010: From Maine to NYC2009: From Dallas to Maine2...
Linus and Leeks
Laura Joost: How are you and Linus doing? Me: We’re quite well! Chris teases me about my “little belly” growing, but he really thinks I’m cute. Side effects of ...
Names and Anticipations
Here are the current rankings:TOP Boy names:JamesonWilliam (but I’m hesitant bc I don’t like Bill, Billy, or Willy. I like Will alot, but “Will Hunt” could be t...
I felt movement this morning
I jumped out of bed quickly because I poured my bedside glass of water on myself. Smart. After changing shirts and switching to the dryer side of the bed to coz...
The Power of God > not = the power of Heather
I have learned that trusting God does not always involve my discernment. I have many a time prayed, “God, I trust you with this situation. Now, please help me t...
On Child-rearing
“We rob our children if we merely seek to have them meet our expectations. We need to be on God’s agenda for our kids lives so they can experience the abundant ...
An Announcement.
Heather’s Text to Paige Marcella Rieck Hill:Hey Paige, guess what I am. It’s a sort of state of being or a condition if you will. an unplanned and unanticipated...
>Boarding Officer School
> I’m glad Chris enjoys BO school because it takes up a lot of his time. He’s at class from 6AM to 5PM everyday then he comes home to do homework assignment...
>Chris, I think we took the long way from Indiana to Charleston
>I woke Tues morning with no inclination that I would wake the next morning halfway through a road trip to Charleston, South Carolina. Only two mornings prev...
>”Your identity determines your activity, your activity does not determine your identity.”
My identity should be in Christ and not in myself and definitely not in what I do. Well that is an incredible relief actually. I dont have to strive for that my...
>I am reminded of myself
“I was born with an enormous need for an affection and a terrible need to give.” -Audrey Hepburn “I don’t need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. I can convey j...
>Letter to Liz Gilson
>“…We are doing good- drenched in Christmas spirit. Yes, we still LOVE our church oh my oh my we love it so much. These people are so genuinely loving and gi...