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What I Learned While the Boys Were in Africa
Our boys have returned from Africa! They had an amazing week of ministry. But, they were definitely missed. Madison and I are so happy to have them back. I suppose that’s a good sign, right? That we missed them and … Continue reading
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Sending Your Child to Africa
I’m over at The Better Mom today – sharing about my heart’s preparation for Caleb’s trip to Africa. Continue reading
Feeding the Hungry
The questions were sincere. I know they were. “So, what will you be DOING there?” “We’ll be giving them the Bible. For the first time in their own language. Ever.” The Bible that had been 30-years-in-the-making. Thirty years of painstaking … Continue reading
The Power of Serving Together
Having just returned from a nine-day mission trip with some folks at our church, I’ve been thinking a lot about the dynamic that happens on a trip like this one. Of course, a lot of things happen in the community … Continue reading
Remembering Oaxaca
“Please remember to pray for us when you return.” His voice is earnest, his eyes searching our faces. He sends his son, the one in the family who can read and write, to go get paper. His instructions are simple: … Continue reading
Back down the mountain
Well, we´re down from the mountain villages of Oaxaca… my heart is full from our days with the precious people who live there. But for now, we´re in a hostel in the city and I have a few moments to … Continue reading
Of Cracked Pots and Final Preparations
Luggage under 50 lbs. Check. Passport. Check. Itinerary. Check. Second dose of Malaria meds ingested. Check. Bills have been paid in advance. POA has been transferred to Mamo & Pa. I’ve been vaccinated. Sunscreen and a hat (a must for … Continue reading
Words Unlike Any Other
We know that God’s Word has power. With it, He spoke the world into existence. No, really. Think about that for a minute. He spoke into a void of nothingness and the world came into being. He didn’t labor all … Continue reading
