2 Corinthians 4:5-6: “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus … [Read more…]
What does the word worship mean to you? It’s often used as an adjective, as in worship service, worship music, or worship center. It’s also sometimes used as a noun: My boss gives excessive worship to his business. I like it best as a verb. It seems to me that in its truest form, worship … [Read more…]
On a recent trip to Haiti, I was struck—not most by what vast differences there were between me and the people I met, but all that I had in common with these precious folks. Obviously, we live in very different places. Though my family would be considered mostly middle class in this country, I was … [Read more…]
I’ve traveled internationally on several occasions, but this trip put new meaning to international travel! On the way over, we traveled for forty-two hours before we reached our destination. We left Saturday, May 26th and got to Mbira, Uganda at 3:00 am on Monday, May 28th. Uganda is eight hours ahead of Nashville time, so … [Read more…]
A flame was recently re-ignited in my soul. This little flitter of light has shed sparks and spread further on the canvas of my heart. It’s the flame to learn. And this flame is quickly turning into a blazing fire! I’ve realized that the more I know about the Word of God, the character of … [Read more…]
Our Uganda team is in Entebbe about to head home. Next week I will post about our trip. Internet access is not readily available and we only have a short time. Thanks to all of you who have prayed for us this week. We have all been healthy and at full strength all week! God … [Read more…]
“Love is a verb.” -John Mayer As I am writing this, Long Hollow has two mission teams in the air. One is in Haiti, and the other is in Uganda. Both will be the hands and feet of Jesus, loving on our beautiful children in the orphanages. They won’t be building impressive buildings or feeding … [Read more…]
By the time you read this, our Uganda team will be well into our first day across the world. Right now we are sitting at the Detroit airport for six hours before we depart! I’ve been asking around and here are some words that describe what team members are feeling: excited, anxious, blessed with the … [Read more…]
In January I took off for three weeks and traveled to the magnificent country of New Zealand. With its lush countryside and quaint towns New Zealand boasts of both adventure and culture. It has also become a temporary home for many travelers from all over the world who come and stay anywhere from six months … [Read more…]
The first time I ever felt like God “gave” me a life verse, I was on my first international missions trip to the Central American country of Belize. After praying about it for almost three years, I knew without a doubt God had tapped me on the shoulder and said this was the time I … [Read more…]
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