I have long observed – not judged – but just observed the lifestyle of Christians and where they seem to be comfortable in their walk with Christ. Some are what I call ‘sold-out-to-Jesus Christ’ Christians. Some are satisfied with becoming a church officer, Sunday School teacher, musician, take-up-the-offering-person, committee member, etc. Some are nominal Christians,…
What a wonderful month September was! I went for my final ‘inquisition and scrutinization’ for my Romanian Citizen’s Visa on September 4 – and on October 4 will receive my card. I am beyond excited. This is something God put in my heart to do – and pursuing it and obtaining the visa is pure…
I remember Peggy Lee’s number one hit in the late ‘60’s, “Is That All There Is?” I really didn’t pay much attention to it. It was kind of a ‘downer’, but I liked the melody – and it did give me pause in my own life concerning what I was doing at the time and…
Our God is faithful. But then, you know that! He has seen me through at every turn with many challenges this past month. With the indispensable help of Ovi, I am working on my Romanian Citizen’s Visa. I think if I had known there was so much work to accomplish in getting it done –…
This is a short story of a time when I thought that perhaps the Lord had just asked too much of me. After all, Genesis 3.19 tells us ‘that we are from dust, and to dust we will return’. Ecclesiastes 3.20 tells us ‘All came from the dust and all return to the dust’. And…
Can you believe it? I am writing this Update from ‘the other land that I love’ – Romania!! It is like a miracle that I am here one more time after the past year and a half have been such uncertain times! I am settled in my little flat in Brasov. I can’t share the…
Several years ago, I was listening to a well known preacher on my car radio. He was giving the most amazing message – and one that I needed desperately to hear. His message concerned Joseph (of the Old Testament) – and how, despite everything Joseph had had to go through, he never retaliated! He not…
Best news yet! I have plane reservations from Logan to Bucharest on July 7 – arriving in Romania July 8!! I am absolutely beside myself. We all have seen how fast the world can change after this past year, so in all caps, I say ‘LORD WILLING’, I will be returning to ‘the other land…
When my youngest son was six years old, he announced that he wanted a dog for Christmas – and a ‘real’ one! Previously when he had asked for a dog, he always got a stuffed dog toy, or other animal. That particular Christmas, he had gotten the Pink Panther, nearly as tall as he was….
Just got the most wonderful news. An American friend in Romania whom I have known for twenty years told me that an American couple flew into RO successfully this past week to work with his ministry. I am overjoyed!! I’ve been waiting for June 1 when the EU will make an announcement concerning when the…