Growing in God’s Word – Page 3 – (former) MISSIONARY MUSINGS

BAHALA NA

I miss the bahala na attitude of the Philippines. While some could construe this as a fatalistic, pessimistic mindset, it’s real meaning is a resting trust in God’s providential leading and ordaining of circumstances. While living in the Philippines I witnessed many Filipino friends live out Jesus’ mandate to let today’s own troubles be sufficientContinue reading “BAHALA NA”

WISE USE

A dear friend of mine passed away this past year. Her life was one of encouraging others. And in her dying she taught those of us who knew her how to die well. The joy of the Lord did not depart her in pain and suffering but grew all the richer. In her passing sheContinue reading “WISE USE”