Yesterday was one of those days where the weather couldn't seem to make up its mind. Blazing sunshine one minute, then torrential downpour the next. When it rains all day, I don't seem to pay much attention to it. But when it suddenly goes from full sunshine to a torrential downpour in the span of … [Read more...]
Why Go For So Long?
October 12, 2011 by · 1 Comment
As I mentioned in my previous post about our return, our family is hoping to spend the 2012-2013 school year in Nicaragua. Whenever we share the news with friends and acquaintances, the first question we receive cuts right to the point: Why? And for many people, the shock of our plans seems to … [Read more...]
He Loves Her More
September 22, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Have you ever watched a friend or loved one screw up, only to feel completely helpless? Or have you tried—again and again—to help someone make better choices, only to have that person throw it all back in your face? Been there. Doing that. So I pray. I pick up my Bible. And then I turn … [Read more...]
Good Morning
September 15, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
My husband and I are completely opposite: he frequently crawls into bed just a short time before my alarm goes off. He thoroughly enjoys the quiet night-time hours to work, play, or relax. I find my most productive moments are those just after the sun rises. What can I say, opposites attract … [Read more...]
Making Plans to Go Back
September 7, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Before any of our family mission trips, we schedule plenty of time to pray and plan with our team. Last night, we had our first official prayer meeting for our next trip. There are some key differences in our next trip, though, so I thought I'd take a few moments to explain. After we returned … [Read more...]
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