Earlier this year Stephanie made a trip to Belize with some ladies from Mt. Church in Medford, OR. They went to minister to women from hard places, especially those who had escaped sex trafficking. Stephanie was deeply moved by the plight of the women in this situation and was impressed how different organizations were banding […]

What makes me legitimate? Mommy told me to wait, so I must stay here until she finds me. Mi Yun was determined to find her uncle today. Occasionally, she felt the stare of the stationmaster, but when she returned his gaze, he quickly busied himself with another passenger or looked to the ground. Although she […]

Stephanie has several speaking engagements and ministry opportunities this fall. She travels for three events in Bend, Oregon, one in Tupelo, Mississippi, one in Evansville, Indiana, two near Berlin, Ohio, and one in North Carolina. All these events are between Sept. 26 and Nov. 9. Prayers are appreciated both for her and for those she […]

We are often asked if Stephanie’s second book is available. She has been working on it. To date she has two manuscripts and is working on a third. She is not happy with the first two, so she is attempting a third. Recently she wrote: As I work on my second book, I’ve come to […]

The joy given to us through His Spirit is not just for us, but for this joy to spill over to bless others . The fruit of the Spirit-JOY- being a part of the fruit-flows through us to change the atmosphere and people. Each one of us is the reservoir and it overflows naturally into […]

Often times when I have exposed my heart with my story, there is a battle which goes on in the atmosphere around me! I believe it is a battle which my human eyes can not see but my spirit wars! Each morning I align my spirit by speaking life to myself. I start off with […]

I have been home from South Africa and I am still adjusting to jet lag (old age)! What a joy it was for Darryl and I to meet some of the most faith filled women and men! Stories of lives radically transformed by the love of God restored our faith in the power of God! […]

I remember my first day of school in America! I was the first one to arrive in my little classroom! The teacher had all kinds of quotes, maps, and pictures on the walls. There was an American flag next to her desk! As I touched it, a chill went through my body! I was an […]

I am still trying to process this comment–“you are so attractive and articulate, so I don’t think you completely get how it feels to be REJECTED.  “Ummmm– I was left and abandoned at a train station when I was way too young! I had to take care of myself till I was found on a […]