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Up in the Air

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Sometimes it might be difficult to get a conversation going. You’ve been there, I’m sure. Perhaps you’re seated next to someone for a transcontinental flight, like I was last month. After repeated attempts, I just could not get into a spiritual subject with Shelly. “Are you interested in spiritual things?” I finally just asked her, like stepping out into mid-air. We went through the “Would You Like to Know God Personally” booklet even though she indicated she was a Christian. Again, I was not very confident of her spiritual foundation, so I felt I must present the Gospel and not … Continue reading Up in the Air

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Successful Trip to Ohio

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  Sus had an amazing trip to Ohio to visit donors and she appreciates all your prayers for safe travel. She was able to make the best use of her time by setting appointments before her arrival. She drove all over Ohio from Cincinnati to Xenia to Newark to Wooster to Chardon to Lakewood to Olmsted Township to Amherst and more. She had her first opportunity to see the headquarters for Campus Crusade’s Athletes in Action ministry in Xenia. Sus was aware how God fit every day together perfectly. Almost daily He seemed to say “I am with you.” After … Continue reading Successful Trip to Ohio

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Jenny finishes a busy year

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In addition to challenging course work with the International Baccalaureate program, Jenny had a supporting role in a school play, It’s A Wonderful Life. Jenny also entered a Shakespearean oratory contest, earning third place. She was inducted into both the Thespian (theater) Honor Society. During her induction week, she had to dress in a different role every day for school. In this picture she is dressed in a toga for a Shakespeare theme. As we reported earlier, she was inducted into the German Honor Society and was also recognized for being in the 95th percentile of a national German exam. … Continue reading Jenny finishes a busy year

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Mike and Sus celebrate 25th anniversary

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The kids surprised us with a delicious barbecue dinner at the ‘Ohana restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian resort. The food is great and if you ever have a chance to go, be sure to make your reservation well ahead of time. We walked around the grounds afterwards and enjoyed a breezy and beautiful Florida evening together. Continue reading Mike and Sus celebrate 25th anniversary

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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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