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Media fast

Every now and then, our family takes a week off from TV.

It’s not a major sacrifice.  We don’t have cable or satellite and barely ever watch broadcast channels.  For years, we relied on Netflix, but we’ve even cut that.  We have DVDs and occasionally borrow something from the library or a Redbox machine.  We play a lot of Mario Kart Wii as a family.  Nothing we watch has commercials, so on the rare occasions when we see one, we’re almost a bit confused by the interruption.  Even so, we sometimes plop down more by habit than by choice.

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Glory to God in the Highest

The moon shone large and bright, high amid a clear, dark sky in the Gobi Desert.  Near the horizon, a low bank of clouds was streaked with shadows and rays, all pointing toward the moon as if bowing in reverent worship.

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Remembering His faithfulness

One of my favorite heroes growing up was Indiana Jones.  With a cool hat, a calm demeanor, and a cockeyed grin, he always showed faith that things would work out in the end.  I loved the part in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when he took the leap of faith, stepping into what he believed was an abyss only to discover that a way across had been there all along.

It’s a good reminder to Tracy and me as we follow God’s call to serve Him and those around us, now and when we get to Cape Town.  It’s important to have faith in His providence for what lies ahead and to strengthen that faith by remembering times He has provided for our needs in the past.

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My husband is pretty awesome!

My husband is pretty awesome. I don’t always remember that. Or remember to tell him. Or some days even to be nice to him. Why do I give my best, all my patience, to others? Work, church, and friendships tend to get much more patience and kindness from me than he does. So I just wanted to take a moment to let him know (and you as well) what great guy he is.

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