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Posted 2016-11-26T20:35:00Z

Giving Thanks

Growing up, I always loved the laid back feel of Thanksgiving day. From my mom's perspective, I think there was a lot more stress, but for me, the holiday meant just hanging out with extended family and getting to put black olives on my fingers before eating them. The German calendar doesn't recognize this holiday, but my international small group took special note of the date this Thursday as the two Dutch, two Canadian, and four English friends (though one was missing for the actual event) went out of their way to celebrate American thanksgiving with me as the lone representative of the country. I was especially blessed to enjoy the time with these friends as they are patient with my perpetual slowness and let me feel relaxed when I can't accomplish much more than walking through the door after a few steep steps.[...]

Posted 2016-11-19T21:04:58Z

Balancing Act

"Hold your left arm out like walking on a tight rope."

Cindy held my right arm secure as she instructed me and I took timid steps forwards. This week we spent several days again practicing without the sticks taking cautious steps with my braces and her arms for support. We paced up and down the auditorium, and I couldn't help grinning as I felt my gait adjust as I was holding more weight over my legs and less on my arms. [...]

Posted 2016-11-12T19:54:45Z

The Feels

I want to be known for one thing, and one thing only: my love for Jesus.

My Jesus has blessed me with the opportunity to live overseas and teach third culture kids and interact with a diverse group of people as I teach theology. In this complicated world, I’ve learned and grown and made many mistakes along the way, and some weeks come with more frustrations or celebrations than others. This week in particular had a wide range of emotions.[...]

Posted 2016-11-05T17:56:57Z

Remember, Remember

I'm about to start watching V for Vendetta as I do every November 5th, and the oft quoted refrain "Remember, remember..." generally reminds people of violence and government overthrow and all that fun stuff, but the word "remember" alone doesn't have those connotations. [...]