by Stasia | Blog, Friends, Missions
Her tiny frame shook with sobs as she stood before me. She obviously knew me and yet I hadn’t a clue as to her identity. Beautiful jet black locks framed her delicate features. Her big brown eyes filled with tears. It was one of those tender weeks for me, where...
by Stasia | Blog, Family, Missions
I can hardly contain myself as I write this tonight. This summer my daughter Chelsey and I are going to Thailand. Now, this is not a bikini holiday we are going on. First of all, bikini’s and I have never been friends {that is besides the point}. We...
by Stasia | Blog, Bookshelf, Devotional, Faith, Family, Homeschool, Missions
My self-centered life was turned upside down when, as a young teenager, I went on a mission trip. This would be my very first trip to an orphanage. It was there, at that dirty little home for unwanted children, that a beautiful little nameless baby would change...
by Stasia | Blog, Devotional, Family, Missions
The shadow of disappointment and despair can never linger in a heart that clings to Christ. The little red pen that snuck into the washing machine, a broken toilet and kitchen sink, several meltdowns due to an Autistic child that just cannot wrap her precious mind...
by Stasia | Blog, Missions
Even before we cross the border, there is this tension that battles within us. Although we have driven the length and breadth of Mexico for over 30 years, there is always this sense of being on alert while we are traveling. Who wouldn’t feel...
by Stasia | Blog, Family, Missions, Practically Speaking
Without a doubt, this is everyone’s favorite recipe. Recently, I have had an onslaught of people ask me for it so I decided to become a “foodie blogger” for the day and share this special one just for you. Of course, you can find it in my book,...