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Devotional Memoir

“I love you”

Celebrate fathers taking their role seriously. Not perfect, but present.

Growing in understanding their children. Practicing faithfulness and courage. 

Celebrate fathers who seek the Lord for wisdom instead of giving up. 

Who say or demonstrate, “I love you.” 

Freely. Without condition. 

Dad and I on the ship–crossing the Pacific Ocean.
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Devotional Making Disciples Memoir

Wise woman

We never see her name. But know her reputation. 

“A wise woman….”

And she stops the destruction of her city. 

As troops are battering the wall to take it down, she asks to speak with their leader. Joab. And appeals to him with humility.

“Listen to the words of your servant” (2 Samuel 20:17).

Wise woman.
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Crossing Cultures Memoir

Rest

Eighth grade. My bike traveled smoothly, softly in the quiet. On the dirt path through bamboo forests. 

Shaded relief from strong tropical sun on a humid day.

Freedom. Breeze lifting my hair. 

Lacework of bamboo shadows flowing over me. With bits and pieces of bright sunlight.

Rest.

Village path. Image by ElliotM on Unsplash.