2. Emotional blessing “… God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 Cleaning up and repairing a house is one major project! How about living inContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (3)”
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Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (2)
In celebrating the one year anniversary of 10/10 moving day, I will count just 10 blessings in different categories. We believe many more are still to be unfolded as God always has a bigger plan for His children. Before I start counting the blessings, here is the house-before according to the real estate description: “HomeContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (2)”
Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (1)
For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. —2 Cor. 5:1 One year ago, Oct. 10th, 2014, we moved out of our rental house after four months of waiting. The reason why IContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (1)”
Happy Valentine’s !!!
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
“A Thousand Miles to Freedom”
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst…” – John 6:35 I just finished reading the story of a North Korean girl’s surviving a hard nine year journey to freedom through her book “A Thousand Miles to Freedom“.Continue reading ““A Thousand Miles to Freedom””
“Guardrails for Social Media” from Pastor Jonathan
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” Hebrews 13:7 Pastor Jonathan is a well-respected Pastor/leader at our home church (Grace CMA). He recently had a post about ways for protection when using social media. We are so thankful for such aContinue reading ““Guardrails for Social Media” from Pastor Jonathan”
“God’s Double Agent”
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Hebrews 13:3 Just finished reading “God’s Double Agent” by Bob Fu. I have to admit I didn’t expect myself getting so hooked as soon as I started reading. From aContinue reading ““God’s Double Agent””
6 Ways to pray for our new home.
After months of working to get the house ready, and even safe, to have guests, we were excited to have a time of prayer and dedication in June 2015. This house is God’s, and we are grateful that friends who helped and prayed for us during these months of preparation were able to come andContinue reading “6 Ways to pray for our new home.”
A Record of the Golls’ Journey
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 Throughout all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out. But if the cloud wasContinue reading “A Record of the Golls’ Journey”
All in!
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. – Col 3:17 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead toContinue reading “All in!”
3rd Culture Living 