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Crossing Cultures Making Disciples Memoir

Ancient walls

Light falls. Through the archway. Across timeworn stones.

We sit in cool shade. Island breeze, soft. The old city, silent.

Footsteps echo in narrow passageways. Against ancient walls. In Malta.

Climbing uneven steps, we look out across a valley. Small villages scattered here and there. White houses. Flat roofs.

These stretch out to a defined edge. On the Mediterranean Sea. 

Ancient walls. Malta, 2022.
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Devotional Making Disciples Memoir

Still

In the bare bones
of a waking day, 
I sit.

Still. 

War and rumors of war advancing.
Overtaking.

Still. With the Word and prayer.
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Crossing Cultures Devotional Memoir

Earthen vessel

Through the years, Paul’s description rings true. God forms the earthen vessel for a purpose.

To display His truth. Reveal His glory. 

Somewhere along the way 2 Corinthians 4:7 becomes a life verse for me. A reminder of my weakness and His strength. What I’m here for.

But one year, I wrestle with that image. In a new way. Because someone I always consider strong is suddenly weak. 

Earthen vessel. Image by Random Institute on Unsplash.