2009 Review in Pictures

Our front yard on Hill St. in Texas

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Beginning a New Decade in Jerusalem!

2009 has been, by far, the most interesting year of my life.  Every day has been a journey.  We sold everything in the States, left our precious family and moved here to follow the call of God.  Our motto throughout it all has been, “We only have this one life. Let’s go for it. Why play it safe?”  And God has been so faithful!  Every time we have cried out to Him, He has answered in the nick of time.  He has confirmed to us over and over again that this is what He wants us to do.  We don’t know how long He has us here, but we are enjoying every minute.  We love working here with so many wonderful people who continually inspire us to abandon ourselves whole-heartedly to His call and to live on the edge.  Hear what God is saying and do it! (more…)

Christmas in Israel?

Yes, that is a question, not a statement. Compared to the States – the ultra-Christmas capital of the world – Christmas in Israel is a definite culture shock.  Not that I prefer the ultra-Christmas culture.  I would actually like a happy medium between the States and Israel.  I don’t like all the pressure that the ultra-Christmas commercialization puts on people. But on the other hand, I didn’t see one thing in the last couple of weeks here in Jerusalem that reminded me that it was the jolly yuletide season.  Seriously….not one thing. (more…)

I’m Back….and thinking of Gingerbread Houses…

I know…. I know….. I have been gone way too long from this blog.  I can’t explain my absence other than the fact that my brain goes on vacation when I’m not in my normal routine.  Since the last week of October I have been living out of suitcases and have either been entertaining or being entertained.  It’s hard for me to concentrate on the normal routine when I’m not at home, but I MUST learn to do that. By God’s grace, I will not have this long of a hiatus again. My desire is to write my thoughts in some kind of legible form at least two or three times a week.  It’s so great to be back in Jerusalem!

Ok…now to the gingerbread house…

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