“Is that a country?” “How do you spell that?” Well, guess that means there’s no Sprint Service in Madagascar! Having already been there, I knew, of course, that there was no Sprint […]
Madagascar 2015
Calm in the Chaos–“I Shall Not Be Moved!”
Live Simply. It’s easier said than done, isn’t it? My heart is willing, but when life just gets a little complicated, it does get harder to keep it all in perspective: Trying to […]
Wordless Wednesday: New Orleans
Wordless Wednesday: Madagascar Colors
Not So Long Ago–In a Land Far, Far Away
It was only a month ago that we arrived back home from our visit to Madagascar. The temperatures here today are in the single digits, with a wind chill below 0 degrees. […]
Sixteen Years Ago Today
I have to be honest. I don’t remember most of my birthdays. I’ve never been a fan of too much attention, so I like to keep it simple. A nice meal (that […]
A Different Way to Worship: Madagascar 2014
What if? What if it was all stripped away, and it was just you–and God? Nothing familiar. A different language. A foreign place and foreign people. What would your Sunday look like […]
A Visit to the Baobob Forest: Madagascar 2014: Wordless Wednesday
Life is Hard, But God is Good
There is just no way to sugar-coat it. Living in Madagascar is no easy task. As beautiful as the landscape can be, it can also be just as harsh. When the summer […]
Madagascar Morning
I awoke to the morning sounds of roosters crowing and birds singing. An open window with screens lets the breeze in and keeps the mosquitos out. It’s very different to wake up […]
When A Porcelain Throne Becomes A Throne of Grace
It’s a good thing I don’t believe in coincidence or I might choose more carefully how I write. My last post was a clear message of faith over fear. Choosing to NOT […]
Winning the “What if?” Battle
So much of worry starts in a battle of the mind. Our thoughts consume us to the point that we start wondering if what could happen, probably is going to happen–and that’s […]
The Countdown Has Begun!
Truth be told, I’ve been counting down a l o o o n n g time! Madagascar is on the horizon, and I’m packing, making lists, and praying for wisdom in the […]
Changing A Child’s Perspective
“Look! There’s a real farm, just like on T.V.!!” I chuckled at the seriousness of this young man, but was amazed that it was coming from a sincere fourth grader. Wow! I know […]
“I’m a Missionary’s Helper”
I love to give. I give to love. If you are aware of the book, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, you’ll remember the five basic ways we show love: Acts of […]
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