We're here in Moldova on a missions trip staying at a girls transition home. The following is a story I learned and want to share. I hesitate to even speak this little girl's name in this story because what she has endured in her 10 short years is nothing shy of horrendous, so I won't. … Continue reading She Has A Name
Moldova – Just Gettin’ Here
The drama began when we arrived at DIA Friday in the early afternoon and learned our initial flight to Detroit was delayed 40 minutes. The problem with this news was that we only had 43 minutes from landing to departure in Detroit for our flight across the pond to Amsterdam. So being delayed 40 minutes … Continue reading Moldova – Just Gettin’ Here
Are You Dangerous or Are You in Danger?
In my quiet time recently, I had the thought of how we desire peace in life. We want peace in our home, peace in our relationships, peace regarding our work, peace regarding our health and finances, peace regarding our children . . . we want peace in our community (and nation) – not having to … Continue reading Are You Dangerous or Are You in Danger?
Reflecting on the Cost of Following Jesus
In Matthew 10, Jesus is preparing to send out the Twelve disciples. He gives them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out and to heal every kind of disease and sickness. What was going through the minds of the disciples in those moments? Some fishermen, a tax-collector, men later referred to as "unschooled and … Continue reading Reflecting on the Cost of Following Jesus