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Crossing Cultures Making Disciples Memoir

In memory

In memory of Glenn Ingouf, my mother. 

On November 10, 2024, she passed through death into unimaginable joy and immeasurable peace. She rests now in the presence of her Savior, Lord, and King.

These are some personal thoughts I posted on January 23, 2022, when she celebrated her 90th birthday. I’ve added some recent updates.

She was one of the strongest, most determined women I’ve ever known. And funny. A devoted follower of Christ. And gifted teacher. Wife, mom, grandmother (Nani), and, just this year, great-grandmother.

Countless are the ways her life impacted mine. Every time I try to put it down on paper, I fall short of words. 

Give thanks to the Lord with me. Hers was a life well-lived for His glory.

Mom and Dad. 2024.
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Devotional Making Disciples

Shepherd feet

Shepherd feet make paths. Up hills and through fields. As shepherds do what shepherds do.

Tending flocks. And keeping watch. Under sun and stars and moon. Alert for thieves and predators. Protecting the sheep.

And little do they know. Their ordinary feet are about to change. Into the extraordinary. 

Beautiful feet.

Shepherds and sheep. Image by Jaka Skriep on Unsplash.
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Devotional Making Disciples

River of life

Living water flows out through the east gate. In Ezekiel’s vision.

Getting larger. Deeper. The further he walks. 

Fruitful, leafy trees line this ever-growing river of life. Providing for the needs of the people.

And revealing what’s to come.

River flowing through a city. 2023.