Fingerprint Ministries

Imagine hearing the following statements -
“My sister stopped breathing and they’re suspecting a clot in her lung.”
“My 13-year-old granddaughter dislocated her knee.”
“My 40-year-old friend had a stroke and is in the hospital.”
“My son called to say he’s moving. His marriage is over and one of the hardest things is telling his young daughter.”
And there’s more…
If [...]

I’m working on my laptop at my favorite coffee shop, House of James, and I look up to see a young boy (about 10 years old) walk up to a good looking college guy who’s working on his laptop. They seem to know each other. The young student stops what he’s doing and looks up [...]

A couple of Sundays ago, my husband and I were standing and singing in church with other people who lined the pews. In front of us stood a young couple with two small boys.
As we came to the chorus of one of the songs, the dad raised his left hand upward in worship, as he [...]

Just stopped by House of James Bookstore & Coffee Shop to sit for a bit with my laptop and cup of coffee and was struck by the amazing journey I’ve been on. I’m in awe of how God took my love of writing and my passion to mobilize others to impact generations, teamed [...]

Recently, I was asked about the significance of the bunny in the video created with some of the photos taken at the official launch of our book, “A Mentor’s Fingerprint.” (If you haven’t seen the video, check it out at the end of the blog entry titled “Prepare for take-off”)
My response illustrates the value of [...]

Ever been in the middle of something so special you wanted to pinch yourself to see if you were dreaming?
This past Friday night, about 50 friends (both new and old) celebrated the official launch of “A Mentor’s Fingerprint” at House of James. The short video below will give you an idea of what it was [...]

As many of you know, Donna and I had a good friend pass away unexpectedly only a month ago. Click here to read about Eileen. And last Friday, my family and I said our last good-byes to my brother. Click here to read about Keith.
BUT just yesterday, we joyfully welcomed my nephew’s twin boys [...]

Siblings leave fingerprints that stay with us forever. But sometimes we don’t realize it until they’re gone.
Four days ago my brother passed away after a four-month, painful battle with cancer. He was only 50 years old and left behind his wife, four children (the youngest is 12) and many family and friends who loved him. [...]

It’s official. Our book, A Mentor’s Fingerprint, has been released and we’re already hearing from people who’ve read it. Here’s a FaceBook message that one person sent us.
“I curled up with a great book today…yours….wow, I knew I wanted to wait until I could fully enjoy it and give it the attention it deserved and [...]

At this time of year, there are a flurry of birthdays in my family – all being celebrated in different ways, including cyber greetings on FaceBook. As each one’s birthday comes and goes, I think about how he or she is a unique evolving butterfly that brings a special flavor or color to our blended [...]