Why does a place matter? Isn’t one as good as the next? There are thousands of places and billions of people, yet they are all so different. What does this tell us about God? What does it show us about what He sees as important? What does it tell us about His character? First, HeContinue reading “Why Place Matters”
Category Archives: Musings and Observations
Caught in the College Web
For many college students today, life at college is artificial and unrealistic. Their standard of living is comparable to someone who makes $250,000 a year. ● Servants prepare their meals.● They have access to world-class facilities.● They are mentored by accomplished teachers and coaches.● They have time for fun.● They have endless opportunities for activity.Continue reading “Caught in the College Web”
Rooted Revival
On February 8, in a normal chapel service at Asbury University, Zach Meerkreebs preached from Romans 12:9-21. His message was a challenge to the students regarding divine love. About 20 students came forward to pray and remained after chapel. They remained, and over the next few hours hundreds of others came to join them. SaturdayContinue reading “Rooted Revival”
Educated for Life
I am now reaching a pivot point in my life. I am peaking down over the backwards slope of the mountain of my life, and I am realizing my responsibility to give back.
Treasured Help
I can’t think of anyone that I would rather have helping me, and I thank God every day for blessing our home with these treasures.
Not What We Expected
Thanks to everyone who has helped, prayed, encouraged, and given to make this dream a reality.
Communism In a Bowl of Ice Cream
In communism ice cream is available, but the government will decide what flavor you are going to eat.
Counting the Cost
While we count the cost, we also know that God will make a way where there seems to be no way.
Building a New Home
A week ago today we stood on the unbroken ground at the site of our new home and prayed together. This past week has been a whirlwind of events! Thursday, January 23, was a huge day in our journey to build a new home at Victory Acres. We had been waiting on the inspector (whoContinue reading “Building a New Home”
Significance
Only as I am in community, in relationship with God and with His people, does my place, my vocation, within that community become defined.