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Crossing Cultures Making Disciples Memoir

This is why

“I think this is why I’m here.”

We heard it more than once in Karachi. From expatriates on short assignments. With various companies. Consulates. Schools. 

They heard about the international church meeting in our house. And came on Fridays for worship. Cross-cultural living in this “hardship assignment” made them stop and consider what’s crucial. In light of eternity.

Myrna* was one of those. The religious environment in Pakistan made her more aware of spiritual things. 

When asked about her faith, Myrna replied, “I’ve always been a Christian.” 

This is why. John 14:6. Image by Tim Wildsmith on Unsplash.
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Crossing Cultures Devotional Making Disciples

Preconceived

Preconceived outcome 
looms.
Hinders.
Weakens the witness.
“Do you believe this is true?”
A simple question. 
One I can ask 
after 
sharing the gospel.
But everything in my mind 
braces for resistance,
remembering
frequent rejections.
Anxious thoughts pile up. 
Expecting the “no.”
Preconceived outcome. Christina Woc on Unsplash.
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Devotional Memoir

Treasure

Treasure. In my childhood, any mention of it fascinated me. Inspired imagination. 

Treasure buried. Hidden. The historical findings of archaeological digs revealed in layer after layer. 

The mystery, captivating. How various clues led to discovery. Of riches. And ancient civilizations. 

In those days, I dreamed of becoming an archaeologist. But meanwhile, I was on the lookout. Tracing evidence that might lead to a prize.

An old key I found. Childhood treasure.
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