Nome, Alaska 64.5039° N, 165.3994° W Population 3,797 Current temperature: 15 degrees and snowing! I made it! More importantly, I LOVE IT! It is absolutely beautiful in the most unexpected ways. Remote doesn’t even come close! There are NO roads to Nome with the exception of three that venture between 70-80 miles outside the city to remote villages. Every single thing in { read more… }
I have found the perfect gift for every single person on my list this year. One size fits all. Lifetime guarantee. No batteries needed. It does not require a trip to any store, and it doesn’t have to be wrapped. There is an unlimited supply, and it’s a gift that is perfect for regifting! It’s what every single person needs. Since I might { read more… }
Final post guest blogged by Pastor Jeff Gravens. I typically don’t dress up in costumes. Yet, my pirate outfit is starting to show signs of wear. I purchased it after reading countless Amazon reviews in order to preach the “Arrrmor of God” last year at preteen camp. I donned the eye patch once again for the kids in Peñitas during { read more… }
The faithful come in many shapes and sizes. Some times the faithful are pint sized, and when you tell them to bring a friend to children’s camp, they do! We went from 17 children yesterday to 23 today. We had an amazing time in God’s Word, but the games Laura and Marvin planned were literally the big hit! The children also { read more… }
This morning at breakfast we discussed Luke 5 where Luke records Jesus calling his first disciples. Peter, James, and John witness a miraculous catch of fish, and then Jesus tells them, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” I’m no mind reader (just ask Brad), but I have a few guesses about what they must have { read more… }
The stairs go down, Way beneath the ground, (clap, clap, clap, clap) Deep in the mines of Turda. A day of rest, Put us to the test, (clap, clap, clap, clap) Deep in the mines of Turda. Today was Monday. I know you probably know that, but here on the other side of the world, it has been difficult to keep { read more… }