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I have been doing a lot of reading of books by Christian authors recently for my daily devotional.  The first was “Future Grace” by John Piper and then the second one is “Cross-Cultural Servanthood,” by Duane Elmer.  These are very different books with very different goals and objectives of teaching.  The first one is allContinue reading “You cannot Serve without Humility:”

Hello again, It has been a while since I have spent some time writing to you. but it is the three year anniversary of you going home, so I thought I would take this time to talk to you.  There has been a lot that has happened recently, so I really needed to fill youContinue reading “Dear Papa, again:”

I have been trying really hard to be better at listening to Christian podcasts.  I had never been very good about being diligent in listening to God’s Word or to wisdom and insight from other believers as opposed to listening to music that doesn’t always have the strongest Christian message.  I have started the ChrsitineContinue reading “Someone has to be the Meniscus:”

This blog post is going to be a bit personal, but I wanted to give a few updates on the moving experience.  I do want this to be an encouragement for everyone who is moving in the future to remember to get involved and get connected in your new community.  It may be scary toContinue reading “Everything is just so New:”

I have been really diving into the book, “Future Grace,” by John Piper as of recently.  Through this book, I have been reminded of how to have belief in future grace.  God has shown such grace and mercy all through our lives and the history of the world, so we should have complete faith inContinue reading “Covetousness is the Opposite of Contentment in God:”

One of my favorite theologian writers is John Piper. He provides amazing insight for how one should live if they are to be a Christian.  I have just started the book, “Future Grace.” This book introduced a concept that I had never thought of, and one that I am very guilty of.  I often willContinue reading “Trying not to have a Debtor’s Ethic:”

Recently, I have had some tire issues.  Actually I have had two different problems with tires.  I had some problems with my car tires, including a nail in one, and in my bike tires.  In both sets of transportation, my tires were not filled to be as full as they should have been and theyContinue reading “It is Important to have a Good Set of Tires:”

I have been doing a lot of learning recently when it comes to my new job at the Job (Jobe) Foundation.  It is a nonprofit that works with youth and families living in poverty.  I have had a lot of learning and adjusting to do.  Through this job, it has definitely cemented my feelings ofContinue reading “You have to Make it Your Own:”

I am going to be candid with you all.  I am a huge people pleaser.  I like to be liked by others.  I like to know that others enjoy talking to me and getting to know me.  Quite frankly, I also enjoy the praises of people on a pretty regular basis.  I know that isContinue reading “In the End, it is not their Acceptance that Matters:”

As I have often talked and written about, I have recently started a new job in Cedar Falls, Iowa called the Job Foundation.(Job is pronounced like Jobe or Job from the Bible, the name as opposed to a job that you work everyday.)  This job is already awesome, and it has already taken a pieceContinue reading “Already in Love with Job:”