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A Tale of Two Boxes

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It was a big box, but it was half full of beans. Canned beans. Baked beans. Bags of beans. The trouble was, I hardly ever use beans when I cook. Because we are missionaries, we were given a box of food. The gift was well-meant, but we would barely use it. At another time, I received another unexpected gift. Some ladies I did not know, but were from a church that invests in us, got together and had a shower for me. It wasn’t a bridal shower or a baby shower, but just a “love on our missionary” shower. After … Continue reading A Tale of Two Boxes

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Persuasion and Example

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To paraphrase 2 Corinthians 5: 9 – 11, because I know that my life is a stewardship of the life God has given me, I seek to win people over by persuasion and example. So, how can I be intentional in seeking people for Christ? Just being around them and loving the lost exposes them to the life of Christ. • Visit your neighbor • Chat with your mailman • Have neighbors over for games and dessert Who else might I see regularly that I can get to know? • People at the gym • The grocery clerk • A … Continue reading Persuasion and Example

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Erik visits from California

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We enjoyed a visit one night with our nephew, Erik, who was on a business trip to our area for a few days. Mike, Josh, and Jenny took Erik to Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. (Ben and Sus were out-of-town). They enjoyed stopping at a new Harley-Davidson store which has custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles with unique paint schemes on display to see and to sit on. You can see both Mike and Erik on the Harleys at our Family Album site. Continue reading Erik visits from California

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The Right Tract at the Right Time

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I was waiting my turn as the clerk answered questions for the man in front of me. I was half-listening and began to check my purse for tracts. Nuts! I thought. I had not re-stocked my purse and only had Spanish Four Laws. “Where are you from?” the clerk asked his customer. “Mexico,” he replied. As the man finished his purchase, I welcomed him to our country and he accepted a tract from me. Like many non-English-speaking people I meet, he was pleased to get a booklet in his own language. I was amused that God made sure I had … Continue reading The Right Tract at the Right Time

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Alpacas and More on Trip to Ohio

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I had a great visit to Ohio, so  I wrote the following narrative to explain the photos in the Ohio trip album. I visited a lot of friends and places. One of the big news items in May was the massive forest fire in Georgia. The pilot pointed it out to us as I flew over Georgia to Cleveland. The next day, I drove to Cincinnati. My friends drove me over to Kentucky to have a leisurely lunch on the Ohio River on a replica of a paddle wheel steamboat. As I headed back to Cleveland, I stopped in Coshocton for an … Continue reading Alpacas and More on Trip to Ohio

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Ben graduates

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Ben graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in physics. He has been hired as a Teacher’s Assistant at Florida State University, where he will pursue a PhD in physics. FSU is also paying for his tuition! All of us are very excited that Ben is starting a career in a field he enjoys. We are also very grateful to the Lord for providing financially for Ben to be able to follow his dream. Continue reading Ben graduates

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