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It’s all about worship
One of my favorite quotes of all time comes from a Missions book, and incidentally it has everything to do with worship. In his book “Let the nations be glad”, John Piper famously said: “Missions exists because worship doesn’t.” What … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
Christ incarnate, humbled and crucified, is both the power of God and the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:18-25).The Dawn of Redeeming Grace: Daily Devotions for Adventby Sinclair B. Ferguson You may be thinking: “Jon, you missed it! It was … Continue reading
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No news, bad news, Good News
Happy March! Okay…so we kind of missed February…it slipped by us so fast! I hope it was a good February for you. In Italy, February is the month of Carnival, which precedes Lent. Yesterday was Mardi Gras, if I’m … Continue reading
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Living between two worlds
Just a few days ago, Eva expressed a deep realization, one that defines so much of the life of missionaries and missionary kids (a.k.a. MKs): “Daddy, it stinks…wherever we are, we are missing someone!” I know it’s not just … Continue reading
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Time Flies When You’re Having Fun… And It’s Time To Head Home!
It seems like yesterday that Melodee was packing our suitcases as we prepared for our summer furlough in America…now she is packing them again to head home. We will leave with joyful hearts for all the blessings received and … Continue reading
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