"And He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ."Ephesians 1:9-10 (New International Version)One of the best things about growing up in Congo was having fresh fruit. I mean, … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Ripeness
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The Comfort of a Friend
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."I John 4:7 (NIV)I first met Sharon in 1981 when her family joined ours on our mission station in Congo. We hit it off right away. When her family returned to the United States in 1984, our paths seemed to go in opposite directions. She came to my high school graduation open … [Read more...] about The Comfort of a Friend
Learning to be Still
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 (NIV)“Mama…ma-ma…MAMA!!” I turned over in my bed, still deep in the fog of sleep. I had only been asleep for two minutes, I thought. Slowly coming out of my dream world, I realized that my name was being called for real. My two-year-old daughter was standing by my … [Read more...] about Learning to be Still
Growing Pains
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV)We have a very special … [Read more...] about Growing Pains
Call Back
I first posted this entry in June. I have had a very busy day and my children are home with me on fall break. But some things bear repeating. This is one of those.Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)God has blessed me tremendously in the area of friendship. I … [Read more...] about Call Back
Where Is My Hope?
"The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure."Isaiah 33:5-6 (NIV)Somedays, I just need a good reminder of Who is in charge of this universe. Although the media would like to … [Read more...] about Where Is My Hope?
