Today’s post is a very special one because I get to write about someone who I greatly love and admire: my Aunt Sherran! I hope her story… Read more “Smelling Their Bad Smell”
Category: BPP Blog
Life-giving Social Media
We’ve all heard the woes of social media. “It’s just full of negativity.” “It makes me feel bad about myself.” “It just leads to comparison.” “It only… Read more “Life-giving Social Media”
Until the whole world hears (Emily Cooley’s story)
Have you ever met someone who literally just RADIATES Jesus? That is Emily Cooley. She is truly one of the sweetest, most joyful, passionate-about-Jesus people that I… Read more “Until the whole world hears (Emily Cooley’s story)”
An Interview with the Director of The Hope Box
The facts I am about to share with you are not the kind that are going to give you the “warm and fuzzies.” In fact, they may… Read more “An Interview with the Director of The Hope Box”
Walking on Dry Ground (our adoption journey)
Oh, the wild ride of following Jesus wherever He calls. It’s crazy, and it’s sometimes overwhelming, and it usually costs you something. But it is also the… Read more “Walking on Dry Ground (our adoption journey)”
What is your Offering?
I will admit, I almost skipped over them. They seemed “unimportant” (as if any piece of Scripture could ever be unimportant). They seemed not-applicable. And my Bible… Read more “What is your Offering?”
The Downers take on foster care!
As you may have already seen if you follow me on social media, we are stepping into God’s bigger picture in a new way: foster care! And… Read more “The Downers take on foster care!”
In Every Season
To most, this probably doesn’t look like much. It’s not a perfectly staged “Instagram worthy” photo. It’s just a messy table filled with dirty dinner dishes, cookies,… Read more “In Every Season”
Do Not Grow Weary
It’s the end of February. The Valentine’s candy has long ago been eaten up, and the roses have wilted and been thrown in the trash. And if… Read more “Do Not Grow Weary”
When you read the rest…
Have you ever known a verse, heard a verse, even quoted a verse – only to later find out that there is more to it? Or if… Read more “When you read the rest…”
The Bigger Picture Project 