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Crossing Cultures Making Disciples Memoir

Witness

“We’ve found Him,” Philip says. Bearing witness. Talking about the Promised One. 

And in the pushback from Nathanael, he doesn’t argue. But simply says, “Come and see.” [John 1:43-51]

Over the years, we sojourn in several different countries. Among various cultures and religious traditions. Doing life with new friends, we hear their stories. Share ours.

Over tea with a friend, I bear witness. Tell the most important Story in my life.  About the Promised One who came. And changed me for eternity.

Teatime. Photo by dungthuyvunguyen at pixabay.
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Devotional Making Disciples Memoir

Last word, His Word

“Last word, His Word.” It was a game my college roommate and I played. 

After lights were out, our conversation slowed. And one of us would say this phrase. When we remembered.

The other had to share a verse. From memory. 

Lights out. “Last word, His Word.” Photo by Montylov on Unsplash
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Mystery

Mystery. Mysterion. 

One summer night I stand on the porch.
Watching a mystery.

Heat lightning.
Light pulsating in silent, brilliant rhythm.
Illuminating massive white clouds in night sky.
I can’t tear my eyes away. 

Lightning at night. Photo by Marc Wieland. Unsplash.