"The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]! For the Chief Musician; with my stringed instruments." Habakkuk 3:19 (Amplified Bible)It was our custom to eat breakfast and … [Read more...] about The Arduous Climb
My missionary kid experience
Thundering Heaven on Our Knees
"So it is with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name."John 16:22-23 (NIV)One year after our arrival in the Congo in 1978, my parents started the first of three Bible colleges on our mission station of … [Read more...] about Thundering Heaven on Our Knees
Laughing at Fear
I kept hearing a voice calling to me, but I couldn't make out who it was that was saying my name repeatedly. I turned over in my dream and was instantly awake. I realized that the voice in the darkness was my roommate's terrified whisper. "Shawn...Shawn...Shawwwwnnnn..." I groggily answered her with a sleepy, "What's the matter, Cindy?" "Don't you hear that "ping" … [Read more...] about Laughing at Fear
Thoughts on Burned Grass
"But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Burned Grass
Friday Night Fun, Congo Style
"Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15-16 (New International Version)Our first four years in Congo were spent with no television. VCRs were not to be had by the general public in 1978 or 1979, even in the United States. I spent hours and hours reading and keeping a diary during those … [Read more...] about Friday Night Fun, Congo Style
A Lesser Gift?
"Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:13 (New International Version)The taxi drivers unloaded all of our trunks and suitcases and roared off down the street leaving the choking smell of diesel fuel behind them. It was December 8, 1978, and our family of five had just been dropped off at a guest house that no guest in his or her right mind would have wanted to … [Read more...] about A Lesser Gift?
