The following posts are taken from my journal and mixed with personal recollections. I have backdated them to reflect real-time thoughts and events as I experienced them. Whew. As I sit – somewhat comfortably – in my assigned seat near the window of an American Airlines 777 bound for London, I am finally able to… Continue reading Into Africa: Day 1
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Into Africa
Well, today’s the big day. The day I’ve been alternately dreading and eagerly anticipating for 7 months. The day I take one giant step out of my comfort zone and place myself squarely in the palm of God’s hand…and make myself at home. Today, I leave for Africa. Sometimes, it’s: today I leave for Africa???… Continue reading Into Africa
Beauty Is…
That is the title of this year’s PTA Reflections contest. As a teacher, I did my duty to inform the students and parents about the reflections contest…but never anything more than that. And for the past 5 years as a parent of a school-aged child, I would read through the packet of information, become quickly… Continue reading Beauty Is…
Fearless Few
I have a friend from church who has been on an amazing creative journey recently. I keep up with her blog and followed her as she’s struggled through this entire process. And though she may not be thrilled with the final product, it is good nonetheless. Thought-provoking, stirring, inspiring, challenging. To both of the JT’s… Continue reading Fearless Few
Please…DO send me to Africa!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITmHLf1DB_0&NR=1[/youtube] For years, that was my feeling whenever I was challenged to “go on mission†with God. I was afraid of where He might send me. To be honest, I’ve been secretly grateful that He has given me opportunities to serve Him in the comforts and conveniences of suburban life. However, in recent months I’ve… Continue reading Please…DO send me to Africa!
And a child shall lead them…
Today I had the most interesting discussion with my 6-year-old daughter on the way to church. It went something like this: Crisana: Mom, who wrote the book of Matthew? Me: Jesus’ disciple, Matthew. Crisana: Wow….(pauses for a moment to collect her thoughts and do some more “research”)…Luke wrote Luke and he was a doctor! Me:… Continue reading And a child shall lead them…
Lessons from the Web
I find God in the most unusual of places. Like in Charlotte’s Web. I began reading it to “my” second graders on the first day of school, and just finished it earlier this week. I’m sure E.B. White did not write this book to be some sort of spiritual guide. I’m sure he didn’t have… Continue reading Lessons from the Web
We are “GO” for launch!
That may be the most intimidating title I’ve ever written. Doesn’t seem so scary to you? Well, maybe not for you, but for me this represents probably the largest step of faith I’ve taken in about 15 years. It all began in April, shortly after my 40th birthday party. I awoke the next morning, after… Continue reading We are “GO” for launch!
Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition
Wait, something about that title just doesn’t sound right… Tomorrow is Matt’s birthday. And this year we have reason to celebrate another year of LIFE! Considering all that he has endured – and survived – over the past year, he deserves to celebrate and be celebrated. As I look forward to his 45th birthday tomorrow,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition
Livin’ on the E.D.G.E.
This week is VBS week at McKinney Fellowship. Our theme this year is Camp E.D.G.E.: Experience and Discover God Everywhere. It’s a cool theme and the church is decked out with terrific Camp ambience. This is my first year to volunteer for VBS at McFBC and – no surprise – I was placed with the… Continue reading Livin’ on the E.D.G.E.