by marshal | Dec 7, 2017 | Attitude, Gratitude, Holidays
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7 NLT I remember the days when almost everything was mysterious and strange and amazing. I trusted people. I...
by marshal | Dec 15, 2016 | Holidays, Lessons Learned, Truth
The first translation of the Bible was not into Chinese, Russian or English. Rather the first rendering of the Word of God was Jesus. How creative! I would expect nothing less from God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the...
by marshal | Dec 8, 2016 | Holidays, Lessons Learned
At times, living in a broken, sinful world can squelch the last drops of joy from my soul. God’s design for the world was much different. His intentions were for me to experience joy and peace eternally in His...
by marshal | Dec 17, 2015 | Holidays, Lessons Learned
When we first moved to Hungary in 1996, I shopped in small local stores. Budapest changed as malls and "mega-stores" took over. These changes reflected the notion that "bigger is better." I missed those small stores and the people in them. Small...
by marshal | Nov 26, 2015 | Holidays, Lessons Learned
Life is hard. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Scripture tells us that even in the midst of difficulty we are to give thanks. Expressing my gratitude in times of adversity does not come easily. I am...
by marshal | Dec 18, 2014 | Holidays, Lessons Learned
SMALL, SLOW, SIMPLE. These are the words of an Indian colleague at a meeting in Singapore – her strategy for equipping Christian healthcare workers as witnesses for Christ in East Asia. Small, slow and simple is also the storyline of Christmas. Beginning with...
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