"And He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ."Ephesians 1:9-10 (New International Version)One of the best things about growing up in Congo was having fresh fruit. I mean, … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Ripeness
Archives for February 2009
The Great Adventure
"And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." Matthew 10:38-39 (ESV)I heard this story this last week on Christian radio and had to share it:A young boy of ten had three older brothers and a dad who loved to hike a large mountain in Washington state. This boy's dad would show his … [Read more...] about The Great Adventure
The Comfort of a Friend
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."I John 4:7 (NIV)I first met Sharon in 1981 when her family joined ours on our mission station in Congo. We hit it off right away. When her family returned to the United States in 1984, our paths seemed to go in opposite directions. She came to my high school graduation open … [Read more...] about The Comfort of a Friend
The Safety of Fear and Trembling
"Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent, work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling (self-distrust, with serious caution, tenderness of conscience, watchfulness against temptation, timidly … [Read more...] about The Safety of Fear and Trembling