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Let’s Be Honest. Every one of us has wanted life to be different in some way at some point: different house, different friends, different history, different body. The list could continue and is unique for each person. As a 14-year-old, I feel the pressure to be someone I’m not every day. I want to be accepted by my peers, appreciated…
A Rough First Outing I wish I could say that I instantly fell in love with reading the Bible. I actually found much frustration while digging into Scripture the first time. I was a thirteen-year-old boy heading off to my first winter camp, with a youth group I had just begun attending. I anxiously asked my parents to buy me…
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV I have been thinking a lot about my Great Grandma Marge lately. I have a couple pictures of her tucked away in my room, a daily reminder of the gift she was to me….
Today’s podcast is fun and full of laughter!!! Get to know Lisa and I better as we share about our families, our favorite foods and other quirky things that make us who we are! We are so thankful for all your love and support! You have made our first year exceptional! Thank you for reading our posts and listening to our…
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The Wait Gifts are wrapped and stockings are stuffed. Lights twinkle on the tree and candles flicker in homes and church candlelight services across the country. It’s Christmas – one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing little ones giddy with excitement. They’ve been waiting since before Thanksgiving when store shelves abruptly traded turkeys and leaves for…
“For the LORD comforts Zion; he comforts all her waste places and makes her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song.” Isaiah 51:3 Dry seasons can be overwhelming. Life brings experiences and situations that are bigger than our human flesh can endure…
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We rounded the corner of the narrow street. Our van honked outside a large iron gate, and it creaked abrasively as it slid open. Even before our van could pull inside the gate, we heard squeals and screams of delight and anticipation, all in very bold unison, coming from the home in front of us. As our van parked a…
We walked along the beaten down and dusty, narrow path. Garbage was scattered along the way and plates of fermenting rice were set out in front of several of the cinder block and brick buildings. We turned the corner and continued our journey to Center One. School had just gotten out and children, all sporting camouflage uniforms, were getting rides…
The Tears of Blessing I was sitting in church, and before I knew they were coming, tears were rolling down my cheeks. As the worship team started singing, the tears began flowing. I didn’t even know why at first. It was like my heart knew what God was about to show me before my head did. As the verse turned into the chorus…
Alone What do you think of when you hear the word “wilderness”? I’ve lived my entire life in three different states in the Pacific NW. When I think of “wilderness” I think of tall fir and pine trees, shade, moderate to cold temperatures, raging rivers, cool creeks, mountains, steep canyons, and deep valleys. Matthew 4:1-11 tells us Jesus spent 40…
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