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We have a God of Justice.

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

There is so much going on in our world. so. much. A pandemic. Sometimes I still can't believe we are living through something like this. And sometimes I think time has completely stood still since March. But next week is June =) gulp. Anyway, that is not why I felt compelled to write this blog… Continue reading We have a God of Justice.

The Exodus

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

When I think of Moses, the Israelites and the exodus from Egypt, it is easy to think of it just as several chapters in the Bible. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the story and event. But, then reality strikes that the exodus was very long… it was very hard… it was very complicated. … Continue reading The Exodus

Stay at Home- Day 50

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

Alright folks. I was trying to think of something inspirational to write about this weekend... but..... not happening. I did think... wow its been 50 days of being home. Except walking the dog and going to the grocery store, I have been home. Just Hippo and I.  So, what have I done? loved working from home hated… Continue reading Stay at Home- Day 50

April Update

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

For now, I am going to share my prayer updates on here... if you would like to receive them by email, let me know =) “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” Helen Keller Greetings from Kansas City! We just celebrated the strangest Easter I have ever experienced.… Continue reading April Update

We have hope.

April 8, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

  Lets be honest…. for the past few weeks, every one of our minds have been spinning. We have spent hours wondering and praying about what we should do. We’ve turned it over and over again in our minds, examining it from every possible angle, hoping to see something we hadn’t seen before that will… Continue reading We have hope.

Unrush me, Lord

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

Anyone else feel like the world is a different place then it was a few weeks ago? days ago? hours ago? I feel very fortunate that I still have a job (maybe some of you have lost yours and I am so sorry)... but I am working from home. Which... is... interesting... I miss my… Continue reading Unrush me, Lord

March Update

March 17, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

For those of you that don't get my email updates... “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” Helen Keller Greetings from Kansas City! I am thankful that we serve a God that is above the fear, confusion and anxiety of the world. I am thankful that He knows… Continue reading March Update

Creating Space.

March 1, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

  I long for things, as you probably do too. My strength tends to run out quicker then I like to admit. And I suppose thats the point, right? My best efforts can not accomplish what only God can do. I want His strength in exhaustion. His wisdom in chaos. His goodness in sorrow. His… Continue reading Creating Space.

A little pep talk.

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

Over the last few months I have written about how the journey of moving back to the states after eight years of being on a foreign field. So this one is for the people that are just starting the journey… Prepare yourself... this is a longer blog! It is a great privilege to work for… Continue reading A little pep talk.

…because my King is on the throne.

February 10, 2020 avoidanceoftheperfunctoryLeave a comment

*I am a work in progress, as we all are. I often struggle with rest or slowing down or stopping. Its something I am actively working on. So, these are things I am not sure I will ever be good at, but I can keep learning and pressing on (maybe this is more for me… Continue reading …because my King is on the throne.

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