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)”
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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)”
Grandma Elizabeth and reflections on passing away
This past Sunday, July 12, 2015 my Grandma Elizabeth passed away. This brings memories of when my mom’s dad passed away in 2011 and when my dad’s mom passed away in 2008. Talking with my sister Julia, who is currently in Asia as part of an 11 month missions trip especially brings back when IContinue reading “Grandma Elizabeth and reflections on passing away”
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.”
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!”
Why “no comments”?
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. -1 Corinthians 6:12 “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.” – Eph 5:4 RobContinue reading “Why “no comments”?”
Placed into full dependence on Christ
The thrilling, terrifying experience of being called to something where I feel totally inadequate, asked to lead others who are likely older, wiser, more experienced, with questions for which I have no answer. Yet at the same time shaking with excitement at the amazing opportunity and accountability to meet the Lord in new ways, withContinue reading “Placed into full dependence on Christ”
The Good News
This page has been moved to https://3rdcultureliving.com/thegoodnews/. Any updates will be found there. “In the beginning God created….” Genesis 1:1 With these words, the grand story of adventure, romance, comedy, tears, life and death begins. We were created to find our deepest joy, fulfillment and purpose in knowing our Creator. Yet, there is always something gettingContinue reading “The Good News”
I am…
When thinking of the ideal you, the you that you would like to be, how would you complete the sentence, “I am…”? (I am successful! I am a leader! I am generous!, etc.) This question was recently brought up to Elyse and me and her answer was very thoughtful and thought provoking.
From China to America – The Adventure Continues
“After 10 years in China, this may be our last Gazette before starting our first home leave on July 14. We are certain God has led us to return to the States at this time and are excited to see His provision. At the same time, our path is filled with uncertainty. Though it will be difficultContinue reading “From China to America – The Adventure Continues”
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