I revisited Psalm 46 today. These sage, ancient words were particularly poignant to me in these days of world crisis. Come, behold the works of the LORD; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he…
Sharing in God’s Mission
Yet another step on our path to missionary service has been completed. We were accepted as missionary recruits with CMF to join the team in Nairobi! Giles and I keep reminding each other as we walk through each opened door that this season is significant. It’s not just about the end of the path when…
Peace From Punishment
I’m calling this post “throw-back Wednesday.” I know, “throw-back Thursday” is catchier and all the rage nowadays on various social media sites. But mid-week, I needed a reminder of this missive of peace and healing that I wrote in my journal three years ago: “… the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and…
Shoes
I finally got around to washing the hiking shoes I wore the entire time we were in Mathare Valley slum. I brought them home from Kenya in a sealed plastic bag because they were so filthy and smelly that I couldn’t put them in my suitcase unguarded. They have been in the garage since our…
Surrendering the Map
As we journey this path toward overseas missions, twin themes have emerged (which I’m positive will be joined by many more!): surrender and humility. We are finding that even though God has stripped away numerous layers from our well-guarded souls, He continues to demand even more in drawing us closer to Him and the…
A Life Called to Love 