My mind has been far too busy lately. There is much change to process. Many challenges and trials to face. More decisions to be made.
My heart and mind are tired. They need a rest.
As I sit quietly this morning, I am asking the Lord to show me His glory like He did for Moses on […]
Recently, we had new grass put in our yard, and have spent many days giving it the loving care it’s been denied for so long. We’re hoping for a lush emerald green lawn on which to relax.
Sadly, our new lawn has weeds … a lot of them. They are spreading and choking out our newly […]
Life is never boring here. We never go long without some new, and oftentimes, uncomfortable experience. You know the kind that I’m talking about: the you’ll-laugh-about-this-later experiences. The key, however, is to learn how to laugh in the moment knowing you’ll appreciate it even more later. Oh, the great laughs we’ve had!
The most common avenue […]
Life is full of interruptions, isn’t it? Rarely a day goes by that my day hasn’t been interrupted in some way, whether big or small. (I have children!)
But interruptions aren’t always bad. Some are fun— like when my friend calls and invites me to get a massage right now. Um…yes, please!
Some are expected—like when […]
The palm tree bathing in the hot tropical sun. The mango tree decorated full with its own delicious ornaments. The desire for an ice-cold Coke to cool oneself off from the blazing heat.
Yep, it’s Christmastime in the tropics!
The first Christmas that my family spent over here was a bit rough. A bit sad. My mind […]
As the last person arrives, the turn of the key locks the gate. The curtains are drawn. We’re all here. All 15 of us. We’re gathered together to worship Jesus as a group … in secret.
This is how our church service begins each week.
We live where freedom of worship is illegal. Where underground churches […]