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Christmas. Really.
Christ has come. He is God with us. No matter what part of the world, no matter the political mood, no matter the condition of the country, he is God with us.
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Final thoughts from Ethiopia
Scattered thoughts as I get into my last day in Ethiopia and then catch a plane for home: — I could eat Ethiopian food every day. — I love teaching in this culture. There is an eagerness to learn and an attention to the value of education I don’t always get to see in my normal context.
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Thoughts from Ethiopia
Seeing the fruit of ministry in a place like this, and praying for the multiplication of ministry beyond these two weeks, I have deep gratitude.
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4 days to Ethiopia
There are so many opportunities to be “anxious.” But these are not days to worry.
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Significant ministry moments
I need to brag on my church. This week has been significant for us and I am so deeply thankful. There is also a moment where there is a sense of celebration, and this moment being a time when we can celebrate and get ready for some BIG things ahead. I reflect on this week on our church blog (HERE).…
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Living transformed lives
Today’s reading for MULTIPLY discipleship is Romans 12. This passage fits perfectly following a very powerful day at our church. We had a great missions service in the morning with a packed out house. It’s Missions Emphasis, so it’s always exciting to hear what God is doing in the toughest places of the world. We had a Prayer and Praise…
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Serious Prayer
With the election over, I can put away my snarky hat (for the most part) and get back to other matters far more important. Beyond the “Alex from Target” and Taylor Swift issues of our day, and certainly WAY past the “War on Christmas” issues are the serious matters of prayer for what goes on in the world. Christians being…
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Prayers for the day
For Joy: God our heavenly Father, when the thought of you wakes in our hearts, let its awakening not be like a startled bird that flies about in fear. Instead, let it be like a child waking from sleep with a heavenly smile. (Søren Kierkegaard) For Live-Dead: From an Eritrean believer to a missionary: “Ask our brothers and sisters to pray for…
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Apprehended by Christ
I’ve been home a week and have hit the ground running. It’s left me little time to reflect on the Ethiopia trip, as I had to dive right back into teaching here, getting up to speed on our church property and how the marketing of the property is progressing, etc. Preparing for Sunday, I’ve slowed down somewhat to look at…
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Quick Pictures from Ethiopia
Since I’m having some jet lag, it’s a great time to organize a few pictures!
Tag: Missions
