Author: LauraMThomas

I’ll never forget my first trip to Haiti over 10 years ago with my husband, Joel, and sister in law, Liz. We came to assist a pastor friend of ours who has a ministry primarily focused on prayer, teaching, and worship. Our days were full as we traveled to various locations for ministry opportunities. The… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Have a Day of Rest Each Week

You wake up in the morning and before your feet hit the floor, your mind is already flooded with the items that didn’t get checked off your “to-do” list yesterday. If you have a “to-do” list. If not, making a “to-do” list is likely on your mental “to-do” list. If you have children, its likely… Continue reading When There’s No Time to Smell the Flowers

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” – Matthew 13:44 This week we have a guest staying in our basement apartment. She has an 8 month old… Continue reading The Joy of Finding and Being Found