That’s a question I often ask myself. Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart. I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and every piece of creation. He loved usContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Here?”
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The God of Reckless Abandon
They said we were crazy — and we probably were. But we’ve got a story to tell. It was May 1989, 37 years ago, when we embarked on this crazy adventure, a craziness that has only intensified over the years. “It’ll never work”, they told us. “Don’t do it! It’s crazy, insane. You’ve got toContinueContinue reading “The God of Reckless Abandon”
Springing Forward, Bouncing Back, and an Amazing Gift
Our Spring time change is scheduled for the last weekend of March, despite rumors circulating about canceling it. I don’t understand why they insist on doing it or why they call it “moving forward.” Losing an hour of sleep never makes me feel like I’m springing ahead. My biological clock really struggles to adjust, leavingContinueContinue reading “Springing Forward, Bouncing Back, and an Amazing Gift”
Little Becomes Much in God’s Hands
Have you ever told the Lord that you can’t do something? I have, and I was completely convinced that it was useless to even try. Until the Lord showed me that even small things become great in His hands. Large crowds often followed the Lord. And this day, after crossing the Sea of Galilee, wasContinueContinue reading “Little Becomes Much in God’s Hands”
CT Studd and God’s Reputation
As a young man, missionary Charles Thomas Studd (1860-1931) had it all. A famous cricket champion during his days at Eton and Cambridge, fame and success were his. But after the death of his older brother George, he began to question it all. “What is all the fame and flattery worth,” he wondered, “when a man hasContinueContinue reading “CT Studd and God’s Reputation”
For When you Feel Marooned
When you first move overseas, nothing seems to be where it should be. Offices, appointments, and waiting in line may not work the same way. Stores don’t always sell what you expect. When we first moved to Italy, we spent weeks trying to find matches for our stove. Who would have thought you could only buy matchesContinueContinue reading “For When you Feel Marooned”