In a few hours I’ll be headed towards Pastor Albert’s house. For the next week I’ll be taking part of all of his normal life. We’ll go to the market to sell pineapples from his garden, take care of pigs and goats at his house, visit his church members, cook, and wash clothes in the … More Headed to Pastor Alberts house
It seems that everything is going well on the other side of the world where my husband is currently spending his days and nights. After a very long travel schedule, he and the others on the team arrived safely in Goroka, a city which is located at about 5,000 feet above sea level in the … More First Week in PNG
I just wanted to write a quick update before I leave for Papua New Guinea on Wednesday. Mexico UpdateThis past week I made another trip down to the small farming village in Mexico that my team has been working in this year. This was our third trip down to this particular village this school year. … More Mexico Update and PNG Bound…
I dropped Dr. Eddie Johnston off at the airport this morning for his flight back to Philadelphia after a week of teaching us Old Testament Prophets and Poetry. This is the second week of classes he has taught at the Center for Pioneer Church Planting. The first time he came down he taught Genesis through Joshua. … More Looking Forward to the Day
This weekend I started reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien to Sam, Olivia, and Everett. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit in question, is drafted into an adventure by Gandolf the wizard. After a month on the trail, sloshing down muddy trails Bilbo says, “I wish I was at home in my nice hole by the fire, … More The Hobbit, John Newton, and Romans 8
I have been back from Haiti two weeks now. Things are always muddled when I get back from Haiti. Hopefully my thoughts have gelled enough to put some of it down on paper(digital paper anyway)… These people have really grown on me. They endure so much, and yet are completely dependent on His sovereign mercy … More Petite Rivierre des Bayonnaise
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything on my blog, but now I’m back and ready to let you all in on how things have been going since the big announcement a few months ago. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, please read this post, written by my husband back in December. … More A Few Answers for You
Wow, the last few months have flown by. I’ll try to update you guys on the various aspects of our lives as we get ready to move to Texas. Our house has been showing a lot lately. Two people are interested in it but have to sell their own houses before they can make an … More February 2011 Update
Friends and family, We are writing this as we embark on a new phase of our lives. The last twenty-four months have resulted in the trajectory of our lives being changed forever. Most of you who are reading this post probably know some or all of this already, but we just want to get everyone … More New Beginnings
“Measure God’s love for you by how much of Himself He reveals to you.” – John Piper When Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick John 11 says that He loved them and then He stayed where He was for two more days. He didn’t set out for Bethany until He knew that Lazarus was dead. … More He Loved Them
Sanders Party of Five 