I couldn't escape the urge to investigate. If the PASSION WORLD TOUR was coming within an HOUR of us, it was worth checking into. Louie Giglio. Chris Tomlin. David Crowder. The more I read about it online, the more excited I got! This was back in July. I sent an email… got connected to the [...]
The dark rain came suddenly and fell rapidly. Umbrellas… by the hundreds appeared from the handbags of nearly every person along the crowded street. Welcome to monsoon city! Being my third day here, I was prepared too! It only takes most people once — and me twice — to learn to what the “rainy season” [...]
Fear blanketed the faces of the masses. We rushed from city buildings into open roads. And strangers held onto one another tightly. The earthquake was an incredible event. It has been a vivid reminder of the brevity of life. “On Christ the SOLID rock we stand… all other ground is sinking sand…” The panic and [...]
THE TRIP WAS OUTSTANDING!!! God led this trip. From start to finish. We planned it, prayed, and WENT. But the thing that made it all happen is that God CAME with us. Every single one of us felt His nearness and heard His voice as we went out onto the campuses in this city. This [...]
I pull out the small pink papers from the credit card holder in my wallet. “ Faire – steadfast heart. Woman of faith. In marriage – steadfast love. Committed, unfaltering, firm.” Another reads: “Linda – Annointing on her … graceful dance recital… Full of grace. Chosen one. Apostle- she'll start churches.” These were some words [...]
In just a couple hours we're headed out the door to meet the whole Sunday party gang at a bus stop. We'll hop on the bus, towels and changes of clothes in hand, and arrive at our friends apartment (with BATH TUB!) Our friends are getting H2O-ed! All the way. =) It's gonna be awesome! [...]
“This was the most solemn meeting I have ever been in.” Joy's response made me think about what we'd just experienced together. Thirty young adults standing, kneeling, or on their face in an act of consecration to the Lord. “Yes. Yes, Lord, I will give my life to evangelizing the world.” My brother came to [...]
Girl's Night Out: Dinner out, a walk in the park, and prayer and songs back at my house. My eyes are dancing between Clover and the rush hour traffic she is confidently maneuvering through.. Back and forth. Back and forth. Clover's punkish hair and casual dress match her chill personality. With simple English words, a [...]
“Someone has been in MY chair!” said Papa bear. “Someone’s been in my chair too!” said Mama bear. “Someone’s been in my chair, and they broke it!” said the baby bear. And Someone’s been in my chair! Someone has been sharing Jesus. Here in Asia! I sat on the cushy bus seat and talked to [...]
Leading Lily back through the dim narrow alley lined with vegetables and raw meat is just as fun as I imagined. The puddles are difficult to avoid with the big suitcases, but the guys… let's face it… are pretty amazing. A huge grin escapes my facial poise as Lily asks incredulously “THIS is where we [...]
