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”
Category Archives: Reflections
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”?”
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!”
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”
Enjoy free books, movies, toys, events and more… Check out the Library!
Do you or your kids like to read watch movies or listen to music play with games and toys have events for all ages take care of office work such as print, fax and scan even do any of the preceding in a language other than English? or can’t get out of the house andContinue reading “Enjoy free books, movies, toys, events and more… Check out the Library!”
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