by Dave | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
We finally had our first frost around these parts. The trees have responded accordingly; their shuddering has resulted in far fewer vestiges of summer’s dense foliage. How is it where you are?Well, we’re done traveling for a while and we’ve got an extra-large... 
by Dave | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
Blizzards in the Northwest; drought in our neck of the woods. Will autumn ever truly arrive? Seems we ask that question more years than not. Some of us are waiting eagerly for our favorite season to settle in. Others are dreading the harbinger of winter. The affect... 
by Dave | Sep 27, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
It’s been a crazy week in the news for many in the U.S. Surprises, paradoxes, disasters and pending disasters—very similar to everyday life for many of the missionaries with whom you partner. Challenges are always easier to face when resources are available. That’s... 
by Dave | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
Eighteen years ago we had just returned from the mission field. No longer of a single culture; no longer simply Americans. Eighteen years ago we were more focused on the the country we’d left than the one we’d re-entered. Until September 11. The entire world was... 
by Dave | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Casual Friday
Well, autumn is officially one month away. Around here leaves are already turning and dropping. I for one always look forward to what is my favorite season (but I can hold out for another couple weeks before breaking out the candy corn and pumpkin spice everything).... 