In Prague. For many years I have compulsively torn out or printed delightful sounding recipes. About a decade ago I realized that I will not live the hundred additional years it might take to try them all. I often google the “best of…” and should soon thin my cookbook collection. I visited a cousin recently…
Echos of Mercy
In Prague. In church today, one of the hymns sung was an oldie and a goodie, Blessed Assurance. The lyrics were written in 1873 by blind writer Fanny Crosby to the music written by Phoebe Knapp. I won’t recount all of the words but this phrase goes, ‘Echos of mercy, whispers of love’. How often…
A Promise
In Prague. Today was a ministry fair at the International Church of Prague. There were tables for women’s ministries, music, homeless, youth, missionaries supported by the church, – probably 20, plus coffee, cookies (two of my weaknesses) and the Library ministry – why I’m here. It is called Crossroads Center Library and Cafe. You enter…
What We Don’t Know
In Prague. Since we don’t know it, this writing will not be a list of things we don’t know! We see faces and God sees hearts. Ps 23:4-5, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and your staff,…
How Small My World
In Prague. Just a reminder, I’m not a theologian but a devoted follower of Jesus. Realizing that more people might be following posts makes me feel like my focus should improve to make it worth your while! I tend to write unedited. I am reading Culture Shock – Czech Republic, recommended by my host family….
The Contrast
I have figured out a code for what I am writing about. If I begin with “In Prague” or “In Berlin” it could have some ministry news. If no intro, might be just something the Lord is teaching me or daily-life stuff. In Prague. One thing I have read and am experiencing is that a…
It’s Just Different
Going forward, I will try to identify if I’m writing ‘mission’s trip’ news or just writing! This might be both. This morning I was greeted by a flood warning on my phone from the US Embassy. The mission people here in the Republic of Czech let me know that by registering where I will be,…
A Lone Reed
A Lone Reed I wrote this from Frankfurt a few days ago. “When I’m tired I’m more easily offended. That is not the best admission or start for a gospel volunteer. Two airlines are functioning together so I got in line. The ticket said one thing but after 1.5 hours I was redirected. Thank goodness…
Old Self – New Self
Paul writes much about newness and I also remember the present time is like ‘seeing in a mirror dimly, but then I will know fully’ (I Cor 13:12). So we are to lay aside the old self (old manner of life), corrupted with lusts of deceit. We are renewed in the spirit of our mind…
Tomorrow I Go
Why am I going tomorrow? Glad you asked. I just re-read an article by Andrew Knight on the ‘Four Reasons Why We Leave’. I have many reasons but Knight’s are like mine and I’ll summarize. #1, “We leave because God saves us to send us”. Not every Sunday-goer is aware. We love being spared what…