I want to share the thoughts of Henri Nouwen on this first day of 2021. A New Beginning! We must learn to live each day, each hour, yes, each minute as a new beginning, as a unique opportunity to make everything new. Imagine that we could live each moment as a moment pregnant with newContinue reading “Happy New Year”
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Stollen
Growing up, my mom made a German sweet bread every Christmas season called stollen. Every year, as an adult, I get hungry for stollen and make it, carrying on the tradition my mom started in my childhood. Here is one recipe I use: Enjoy making it! German Christmas Stollen 4 cups flour 6 tsps bakingContinue reading “Stollen”
EUCHARISTIC
The Christian life really is a journey. The imagery of hiking a trail really espouses the Christian journey. There is an entry point to the trail – for me it was when I was 16 and I said yes to Jesus. But that yes didn’t immediately culminate in total faith and dependence on Him. No,Continue reading “EUCHARISTIC”
A Song For My Kids
I heard this song this morning for the first time and it really spoke what I feel regarding my children. So I share here the link for you to listen to and the lyrics. As a parent, I know I’ve failed my kids, just like his lyrics reflect in the third verse, and I desireContinue reading “A Song For My Kids”
REST
I’ve been trying to sort my thoughts over all that is going on in the world, and specifically in the USA – the lack of leadership from the presidential office, the divisiveness and racism he exudes, the wrongful murder of George Floyd by a white police man, the pandemic, economic uncertainty, killer hornets, locusts invasionsContinue reading “REST”
Turning 60
Today is my 60th birthday. My family had planned a party for me but with the state and nation in the throes of shelter-in-place that’s not happening. Between Covid-19 and turning 60 I feel emboldened to share stories from my life for encouragement to others, hope, and posterity. In the course of my life I’veContinue reading “Turning 60”
SpringTime
I really enjoy the ministry of Ken Boa. Today he put out a short video of beautiful spring flowers and Bible verses. I just wanted to share it with you all. https://spark.adobe.com/video/op4uZWp3SrLsd
UNCERTAINTY
Moving half way around the world from first-world-middle-class-America to third-world-Philippines certainly created uncertainty, wondering what we’d gotten ourselves into, an excitement mixed with trepidation at the fascinating strangeness of the culture, weather, habits, ways that we were not versed in but willing to learn about. Staying FAT helped with that transition – FAT meaning Flexible,Continue reading “UNCERTAINTY”
ANXIETIES
In this day of uncertainty, I’ve had conversations with some about uneasiness they feel with what all is going on. Several times while listening, I’ve been reminded of a time I really struggled with anxiety and what I did to help me start getting a handle on fears that wanted to steamroll me. I’d likeContinue reading “ANXIETIES”
Rest
In this time of Covid-19, schools closed, activities limited, social distancing, in the uncertainty of future events like high school and college graduations, going off to college in the fall, working from home or finding yourself unemployed; it is easy for fear and anxiety to arise. I’ve been meditating on rest and peace in Christ;Continue reading “Rest”
(former) MISSIONARY MUSINGS 