I was reminded yesterday (and am living that reminder today) that when we allow ourselves to be pulled from our comfort zones, we need to remember to be flexible. My plan had been to wrap up our mission project in Fabens by noon or so and then get the group started on the next project, [...]
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Flexible Availability
Posted in Formation, Missions on May 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Existing to Serve
Posted in Missions on May 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today I have a wonderful privilege before me. My work crew, made up of 8 students and a couple of Baptist Student Ministries assistant directors, began work yesterday in Fabens, Texas, on a dorm facility. We scraped and painted most of the exterior of the building. Today we will return to finish what we started. [...]
Show Us the Father
Posted in Community, Hope, Missions, Motivational on March 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
With all the things going on in the world today, people are looking for answers. They are looking for direction and guidance. Things weren’t so different 2000 years ago. Jesus’ disciples were looking for guidance too. In John 14, Jesus was trying to reassure his followers by telling them that he was paving the way [...]
Daylight At The Doi Ponei
Posted in Community, Formation, Missions on February 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Sinaia is a resort area in northern Romania. It is nestled in a deep-cut, narrow valley that runs north and south with rugged mountains jutting up on both sides for a breathtaking setting. The Doi Ponei (Two Ponies) sits up on the mountain on the east side of the valley. On top of the mountain [...]
What To Do, What To Do?
Posted in Community, Hope, Missions on February 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I realize that part of it may be jet lag, but this began last Thursday, long before the trip home from Romania. For the past several days, I have woken up between 4 and 4:30, and been unable to go back to sleep. For those of you who follow my ramblings, you have heard me [...]
Raul Is The Man
Posted in Missions on February 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I have several new friends from my time in Romania last week. One in particular is on my mind this morning. Raul is 14. He is a happy guy – always smiling and laughing, and wow, can that kid eat! The first afternoon, the group went sledding during their free time. I am not sure [...]
Humbled By Prayer
Posted in Missions on February 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In my last post, I shared about the moving experience two nights ago, of having students pray for Jeff’s sister-in-law as she was being rushed in for an emergency C-section. The baby – Jacob – and mom are doing fine. It was an answer to prayer and I was privileged to be present as Romanian [...]
Some Things Cross Language Barriers
Posted in Missions on February 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Some things simply cross cultural and even language barriers. Last night, I got my first taste of Romanian games. It reminded me that laughter is its own language. We played for a couple of hours and it did not matter if we understood the Romanian language or not. We laughed together and enjoyed being together, [...]
A Castle and Worship
Posted in Hope, Missions on February 1, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Romania is a very unique country – full of history and beauty. This morning, after breakfast, the students moved into their first small group Bible studies. I had the chance to listen in on one of those for a few minutes. I am not sure if it was the intimidation factor of having an American [...]
A Visit to Nevrincia
Posted in Missions on January 31, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Nevrencia, Romania was a winter wonderland this morning. Everything was covered in snow. Even though the village is one of the poorest in the area, the snow made it seem almost peaceful. Unfortunately, the sub-zero temperatures make it difficult for many to survive since heat is hard to obtain. Lifestyle here is very different from [...]
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