We’ve concocted a beautiful little children’s story out of Jesus’ birth. You have a barn, a mom and dad, and then there are some sheep, donkey, probably some goats and in my mind there has to be a rooster there somewhere. Of course, don’t forget the angel, they are very beautiful in the Christmas pageant … Continue reading wise
trust
ready
Just when I think I am ready for something...I quickly discover I am not, which is why I choose to live with flexibility that helps me adapt surrounded by others that believe in me and what God is doing within me. But what makes us ready for what this world throws at us? Is it … Continue reading ready
reasons
It’s too expensive. It takes too long to get there. You have to use translators. The money would be better spent on helping orphans than sending you to travel there for a week. You name it, I’ve heard it regarding the reasons NOT to travel to Russia, and spend time with our kids over the … Continue reading reasons
known
I value friendship. A lot. I value trust. A lot. I value being known. A lot. I value grace. A lot. And all of these things fold together for me when it comes to my best friends. However...I am a complete asshole when it comes to maintaining long distance friendships. I hate talking on the … Continue reading known
surrender
There is this word that has been drifting in one ear and out the other pretty consistently for a couple of months. Surrender. Ah…so much in a single word. I’m stubborn. Surprised, right? It goes against my very nature to actually surrender to something. I give it all the fight I have in me sometimes. … Continue reading surrender
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