Lifelong Christians aren’t supposed to get frustrated, or discouraged, or wonder if they’ve made enough errors to be abandoned. Seeing miracles from time to time is supposed to shelter the faithful ones from all forms of doubt. Or, that’s what we tell ourselves…or perhaps tell each other. Well, this lifelong Christian, called missionary, and observer …
The VBS Jungle
We are breaking new ground, journeying in uncharted territory. Some of that territory has been tougher to navigate than we expected, and we’ve had to pull ourselves out of a few ditches and replace some equipment. In traditional missions, surprises like the loss of a transport vehicle or the discovery of a new village are easily conveyed and understood. I haven’t done as well at conveying what we’re doing in this land of bringing accessible resources to deaf children.
“My Song”, a movie about identity
This film is 24 minutes long, and worth attention in every frame. It is done by folks in the UK, so they use British Sign Language (BSL), with audio and captions. You may want to have tissues handy.
A Peek Over the Cliff
From “Oh Robin, our Robin“: There will be those, and I know some of them, who will speak of how selfish people must be to choose a fatal option. In a sense, when you consider the loss, agony, and guilt that living loved ones must cope with, “selfish” seems accurate. To address this “selfish” idea, …
Oh Robin, our Robin
It is said that great comedy is often born of great pain. Examples are cited, such as Jackie Gleason and Carol Burnett, Jonathan Winters, Jim Carrey, and yes, Robin Williams. One thing is certain, evidence abounds that fame and fortune do not generate peace and happiness. Highly successful musicians, poets, actors, and even comedians have …