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The Great Discovery
As many of you know, part of my (Ann) annual planning includes identifying a word for the coming year – one single word that becomes a sort of theme for me. And it’s surprising how relevant that word becomes as the year unfolds. When I look back on the words of the past number of years, I see a person on a journey. But isn’t that the way it is – we all are on a journey. What we do on that journey, and what we believe, makes a difference to what we experience. Action + Belief = Experience. Over the years, I’ve had words like foundation, focus, impact, surrender, faith, and courage. At the beginning of each year I have no idea what significant...
Read MoreWhen life unravels – believe
Thank you again for your interest in us and for the special role you play in our ministry. We feel very supported and encouraged.Yesterday I received a text message from one of my granddaughters who was feeling the weight of some issues in her l ife. Among other things, I told her that when I’m faced with a difficult situation I like to ask myself what God might have for me in the middle of it. Sounds simple; but I’ve learned that despite my good intentions, my first thought is not always to think about what God wants me to learn in the middle of a difficult situation. My granddaughter’s reply was “Wow. That’s really good advice! Thank you...
Read MoreAvoiding barriers to a healthy relationship – Part 2 of 2
After the unexpected detours that Donna and I have experienced over these past three months, we’re ready to complete our article on avoiding barriers. In the May issue of Fingerprint, we talked about the situational issues that can create barriers to a healthy relationship. In this issue, we’ll look at relational issues. While the former involves our environment or circumstances, the latter has to do with the relationship of people and their interaction with each other. However, whether situational or relational, it’s what we do with each issue that determines whether the affect will be positive or negative. Here are three brief examples of relational...
Read MoreAdjusting to new realities
Over the past two months, the two of us have experienced major events that affect both our personal lives and our ministry life. Our present reality is now one of adjusting to new realities and, as friends and supporters of Fingerprint Ministries, we believe you would want to know a little about it. Therefore, this issue of Fingerprint is of a more personal nature, with a glimpse into our past two month journey and a small look at the future. As we unfold bits of that journey, we recognize that you too may be facing challenges and changes. June 3 After going to hospital emergency on May 31 and being sent home the next day, Ann’s husband, Jim, was admitted to the...
Read MoreAvoiding barriers to a healthy relationship
I’ve been thinking about what causes a healthy mentoring relationship to fragment and fall apart. And that led me to consider what causes barriers in any relationship. Think about it. What creates a wall in your own personal relationships – whether with your spouse or child/grandchild, or a friend? In this, and the next issue of Fingerprint, we’ll look at some barriers to healthy relationships and what we can do about them. Needless to say, there’s a lot more that can be said than what there is room for here. But let’s take a stab at it. To simplify our discussion, we’ll identify barriers as either Situational or Relational and address...
Read MoreGrandparents leave fingerprints too
When I received a call from our son to say that his nine-year-old daughter had placed second in a one-mile, cross-country race that involved 125 girls from 23 schools, I was excited for her. Okay – I was proud!! I wasn’t at the race to yell from the sidelines but you can bet that I let her know on the phone how proud I was of her. Remember when someone cheered you on? How did their words or actions affect you? Now translate that to your grandchildren, or children who don’t have a grandparent or one living nearby. What difference would it make in their lives if they knew you were in their corner, cheering them on? You may have limited resources for gifts...
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