August is gone. My to-do list isn’t. I have a tri-board that I’d like to set up, scrapbook style, with seed thoughts for deaf and hearing as they relate to ministry. I’m really excited about it, while I’ve been focused on getting other things done first. A board, check. A plan, check. Initial reviews, check. …
The experiences and parables of walking by faith, trusting the One who created, maintains, coordinates, and oversees all – even the tiniest details.
Perspective
Do you know Jesus’ family once thought He was nuts? They came to talk sense into Him, only to find Him drawing a line in the sand: “those who obey my Father are my mother and brothers” – ouch! He set up a boundary, and let it be known that He had no intentions of …
2012 July: ?Missions Report?
Honestly, when I think back on the missionary reports over my years of growing up in the church, I pretty much remember pictures and ‘blah blah…support…blah blah…new school…blah blah…thank you’. Other than the pictures and native songs & artifacts, it ranked right up there with the annual church business meeting for best time to tune …
Meet my Parents
In the mid 1960’s, a handsome airman pursued a lovely young lady who caught his eye in the church they attended. No sooner were they married when he received orders to go overseas for a time, and his bride moved across the country to join his family while he was away. In due time, I was born there, where I …
Scapegoat!
“Must I be the scapegoat for the damages to your community, real and perceived, because of my heritage?” The previous article, ‘Prejudiced?‘, addresses my honest disagreement with the theory that everyone is prejudiced. We do not all pre-judge negatively without evidence. I do concede that we all automatically assesses new situations, people, and substances on …