Ok, it\’s lame. I know. You don\’t have to tell me. But for some reason, I\’m just not a big fan of Thursday. I know a lot of people loathe Mondays for the obvious reasons. But me? If I could cut one day out of the week, it would most definitely be Thursday. My mainContinue reading “Thankful Thursday: My Little Brother”
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Confessions of a Missionary
The CallingThis is what I hear all the time: \”Surrendering to the call to missions is the hardest part.\” My response? \”Wrong.\” The hardest part is no doubt: The WaitingWe had no problem surrendering to go to a foreign country somewhere to spend the rest of our lives, however long that may be, serving God andContinue reading “Confessions of a Missionary”
Back So Soon??
It\’s been over a month now since we got back from our most recent trip to Brazi| and it seems someone has hit the \”fast-forward\” button! I feel like we are still trying to catch up on life and balance all of the things going on…. maybe you can relate to that feeling? What\’s evenContinue reading “Back So Soon??”
Dying for Living Water
I opened the refrigerator a couple of days ago to get some water. I pulled out the pitcher and there was less than an ounce sloshing around in the bottom. I caught myself as I started to say, \”Uh! Who didn\’t fill up the pitcher??\” Really? Who didn\’t fill up the water pitcher that purifiesContinue reading “Dying for Living Water”
Bring on the Rain!
Ever heard the phrase, \”When it rains, it pours\”? We found out the truth behind that on our recent trip. When you think of the jung|e, you likely think of rain…. lots and lots of rain! And for most of the year, this is very applicable. Someone once told us that the difference between rainy seasonContinue reading “Bring on the Rain!”
Amazon September 2010
Ok, so I plan to write some really detailed blogs, but I wanted to go ahead and get a general one out because we have so many people asking about our trip! If I could summarize it in one word….. well, it would be impossible to do! It was by far the best trip yetContinue reading “Amazon September 2010”
God\’s Training Ground
I think sometimes I tell myself that I\’m more spiritually equipped and ready for what God has for me than I really am. Let me explain. Our trip is in less than a week now and my mind has not slowed down for days now. There has been, is, and yet will be a LOTContinue reading “God\’s Training Ground”
When God Pays the Bills
Have you ever prayed to God to provide food for you and your family?I don\’t mean that little, \”God, thanks for this food. Please bless it to our bodies. Amen.\” I mean literally prayed that God would provide food because you have no idea where your next meal will come from. I haven\’t. And I\’dContinue reading “When God Pays the Bills”
When God Pays the Bills
Have you ever prayed to God to provide food for you and your family? I don\’t mean that little, \”God, thanks for this food. Please bless it to our bodies. Amen.\” I mean literally prayed that God would provide food because you have no idea where your next meal will come from. I haven\’t. AndContinue reading “When God Pays the Bills”
Applying for Visas: Wisdom From a 5-Month Old
So we\’ve only been doing this parenting thing for about 5 months now, but already it seems we\’ve been taught so many lessons (selflessness, anyone?) Last night I was taught another lesson. One I\’ve \”learned\” many times, but this was the first time my son had taught it to me. Let me explain. If you\’veContinue reading “Applying for Visas: Wisdom From a 5-Month Old”
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