This morning the sermon I heard centered on Isaiah Chapter 43. This passage is to the people of Israel. God is reminding them that He is their Creator and Lord. He tells them first, “Do not be afraid.” I’ve seen so much in the past few months about fear. It seems like that is allContinue reading “Sunday Thoughts”
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The Youngins
When I missed the deadline for getting into the AP Biology grading pool, I was asked if I would like to grade for AP Seminar. I had no idea what Seminar was, although I knew it was connected to Capstone. I watched Capstone presentations in Malaysia, so I knew that it had to do withContinue reading “The Youngins”
Yup, Still Not a Co-inky-dink
Like I have already expressed, I’m not really a believer in coincidence and I have yet another example of that. On our drive to church last Sunday, I had summer travels on my mind. I’m not sure where all we will go, but we have been invited to a wedding and we’re trying to considerContinue reading “Yup, Still Not a Co-inky-dink”
Praise, Not Performance
Please note that these are my thoughts and in writing them, I have plenty to reflect on personally. They are not directed to judge anyone but are purely general observations. Maybe you will see yourself here as you pause to consider the words. Generally, I have found that in our American culture that we canContinue reading “Praise, Not Performance”
Screwed Up, Then Saved
This week I did something with our finances that I thought I was okay to do, and it wasn’t. I was trying to help our situation, but I woke up suddenly after being asleep for an hour, aware that I had made a major mistake. I realized I REALLY messed up. I frantically tried toContinue reading “Screwed Up, Then Saved”
Reading and the Darkest of Nights
For a large portion of my childhood, we didn’t have a television in the house. That is altogether quite rare. I really do appreciate it as I look back on it. Lots of make-believe, hours of play with friends, flying kites, swimming and games, and READING. Books were a big part of my life–either readingContinue reading “Reading and the Darkest of Nights”
No Mere Coincidence
I never want to forget what the 2021-2022 school year was like and why it was that way. We struggled with the decision facing us—should Casey go back to the States for the year and try to work there while I stayed in Malaysia with the fellas to get #2 graduated? We talked through itContinue reading “No Mere Coincidence”
Read to Understand
One of the great treasures of American society is the public library. When we arrived and had proof of our address, I quickly convinced my hubby that it was time to sign up for a library card. Then the overwhelming part faced me. How do I choose what book to read? What mood do IContinue reading “Read to Understand”
Road Trippin’
It was one of our favorite things to do on the weekend. We’d hop in our Kijang and head up the mountain. We would drive through Getasan and before reaching Kopeng we’d turn off and head up the road for Telomoyo. We went all the way to the top, admire the view and breathe crispContinue reading “Road Trippin’”
“Everything Will Be OK”
The black T-shirt with the splashed white writing haunts me. She made a mindful decision to wear that T-shirt on that day, grabbing it rather than others. But, everything is not okay. She knew things weren’t okay, and for that reason she would be on the streets protesting. It is not okay that the electedContinue reading ““Everything Will Be OK””
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