There is something I do daily that gives me a small measure of joy. I fix a simple meal for our yard guy. It’s never anything fancy – noodles or reheated leftovers and instant coffee. I call him (and call him and call him – he’s quite deaf) to come and “Makan!” (eat!). His weathered […]
Our family was surprised to find lovebirds for sale at a local pet shop here in Papua. We had never had birds before, but spontaneously decided we wanted to try. Our boys had been begging us for a pet!
We’ve grown to enjoy our lovebirds a lot, even though they are wild and won’t let us […]
“I mean, it’s nothin’ special. Just a little hole-in-the-wall café on the river.”
I’d been out exploring my town of Palangkaraya with my parents, who’d come to visit from the States. And we’d happened upon a restaurant at this bend in the road. (OK, I was kinda lost.) Later, I was trying to describe it to […]
Once a year, each MAF program has something called “Family Conference.” This is a time when all of the families can get together and be spiritually encouraged to continue to do their oftentimes tiring, but worthwhile, work. The Bible says “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will […]
O taste and see that the Lord is good;
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!”
–Psalm 34:8
In the two years I have lived in Indonesia I have learned different ways to travel, talk, shop, care for my family, respond to situations, and refuel my life, which often seems drained by living […]
It was 3 a.m. on Easter morning, and I stood at the bottom of our driveway, shivering slightly, even in the warm tropical air. I was waiting to join a group from a local church that would soon pass by our house as they walked around town, “ringing in the Resurrection.”
I tilted my head back […]