We knew that we needed it, but we were afraid that it wouldn’t happen. Could it be possible that we would go all the way there and not come back with what we needed?
Rest. Sometimes it comes in unexpected ways and often it cannot be effectively scheduled. But this was a different kind of rest. We had been “out” of the country before, but the places we were able to go to were mostly more of the same environment in which we had been immersed for 18 months.
Breaking point. I …

Recently, I had a wonderful opportunity to meet with a group of brothers and sisters in another part of town. What made this trip most interesting (I say “trip” because going anywhere in our city is a trip) was that we were in a part of town where so few fellowships exist. I was very much encouraged by the time that I spent there encouraging them, sharing with them and eating a meal together.
I could have never found this gathering on my own. We were deep within a community. Please …

We made this little video to help celebrate Mom and Dad’s 15th anniversary of being in DeSoto at the fellowship there. It was used during their celebration as a surprise. But now that the surprise is over, we’ll make it public to you too!
Happy 15th Anniversary

“Can I tell you a story?”
When someone says that to me, it is difficult to refuse, because I enjoy hearing a good story. In fact, everyone seems to enjoy stories. In our country, one form of art is called Henna. It uses a type of temporary ink that is drawn onto the skin. It lasts about two weeks. For special occasions such as a wedding, women will prepare by spending hours having the intricate designs put on their hands and wrists.
Normally, the designs have little significance in themselves, but recently, …

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