“Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalms 126:5-6 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are those who weep…
Read MoreThe First really Hard Day
Considering that it has been over two weeks since arriving in country I was over due for my first truly challenging day. It wasnt in a way I had been anticipating (though it almost never is). My skill with the language has proved more than adequate for the basics, I havent gotten lost, havent felt…
Read MoreAt Midnight it Started
It started sometime in the night and was still going when I awoke. Through-out the whole day it seems to rain and pour upon us. As I ran to make copies, went to get our long stay visas, and then left with more paperwork, walked to campus, walked to the bank, I cleaned the apartment,…
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Read MoreDearest Bloggy
Its so unreal being here in France, to really be here. To wake up and breath French air and to talk to people in French and have them understand. For my mispronunciations to be caught be someone else. Finally realizing that I will be here through July, its so weird. That is so long, yet…
Read MoreWaiting with MEGA Anticipation
So earlier I was driving back from dropping some pictures off to get printed at target and picking up some books I didnt realize I needed for my STINT. Eh, whats a couple more books anyway. Afterall they could prove interesting and insightful. For the last couple days, however, I havent really been feeling all…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Substance!!
A year ago we had our first service at the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus continuing education center. What started with a launch team of about twenty a year later was celebrating a year of being moved through by God with 217 people. It was awesome!! I am very glad I was able…
Read MoreWhat the Christian world doesn’t want to Hear
That your God, the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, the Rock upon which you lean upon is so appropriately called Jealous. With your words stands a statement of awe while your actions and heart attempt to belittle the grandest of eternity. Outside of whom there is nothing. Heartbroken He watches us in our…
Read MoreStates I’ve Visited
Saw this on David’s blog and thought I would do it as well. It’s a life goal of mine to visit every state (if only for a layover). create your own personalized map of the USA
Read MoreSend your name to Pluto!
Nasa has an upcoming mission to the distant planet of Pluto (which will continue out into the nothingness). They are taking names at their website that will be etched onto a disc and send along with it. Sign up! It’s free and just kind of fun, they even give you some cheesy certificate you could…
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