Category Archives: Reflections

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)”

“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”

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.”

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”?”

Budget Your Money… Free Yourself to Give, Save and Spend with Joy

Do ANY of the following sound appealing? Having the freedom to give more! Being able to spend without worry! Having the ability to save more! Having less stress! Another question… Which word best describes a budget? A. Limits B. Freedom This post is being written to myself as much as anyone. Having a budget is notContinue reading “Budget Your Money… Free Yourself to Give, Save and Spend with Joy”

First Birthday Party, First Blog Post!

Happy Birthday, Isaiah Tiancheng Goll! 高天成，生日快乐！ Mama and Baba (Daddy in Chinese) have been working hard to get this blog running so we can start writing and leave a “simple abundant legacy“. What a joy that our first post after we are done with the blog construction pages is to celebrate our 2nd son’s firstContinue reading “First Birthday Party, First Blog Post!”