I was frustrated with Larry’s idea of God’s provision when we were newlyweds. He believed that God could provide through unexpected checks in the mail and prayed accordingly. I was more like, “It’s time to take on a second job,” not sit around and pray. God would provide, certainly, via my hard work. Six years […]
Do You Have An Opinion?
Many of you don’t remember this far back. You are new to our church. But seven years ago or so, Chapel Hill went through a mid-life crisis. We had been growing in every way that impresses—worship numbers, membership numbers, financial numbers—but we suddenly discovered that we were disconnected from our congregation. We had become something […]
Tuesday in Villa Hortencia
Greetings from Guatemala! Today was another day full of God’s provision, faithfulness and love. This morning we read (1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Cor. 9:20-22, 1 John 4:7-12) about God’s unconditional love for us and how we can love others with the love the God has so graciously showered on us. After another beautiful drive to […]
Pastoral Response to Boston Bombings
Pastor Mark had just preached on it: fear. Maybe you felt it yesterday. If you were like me, you were glued to the screen in horror watching the latest news reports coming out of Boston yesterday. Maybe you saw the video of the first bomb going off, the runner in orange stumbling, white smoke roiling […]
Villa Hortencia (Our Village)
Monday – Day 4 “I will trust in the Lord and not be afraid.The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 Hello from Guatemala! Thank you for your prayers and continued prayers! We truly are seeing God at work! The team […]
Day 2
I awoke early this morning and took a gentle run after sunrise. I ran briefly with a fellow, Odinga, as he ran to work. He is Bemba – don’t mess with the Bembas. He laughed when I said the Bembas are the warrior tribe. He graciously slowed his pace down for me and tolerated his friends […]
Chichi to Nebaj
Sunday – Day 3 Chichi to Nebaj Micah 6:8 He has shown you oh man what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God. This morning Gail led the devotions and we were challenged to think about what the […]
Safe Arrival in Lusaka
Greetings from Lusaka, Zambia. I arrived in Lusaka this afternoon 1430 Lusaka time (3:30 am Seattle time). It is a balmy 82 F. Officers of the Church of Central Africa (CCAP) met me; friends from previous trips. After we caught up on some news from both sides of the Atlantic, my hosts left me to […]
Guatemala City to Chichicastenango
Saturday – Day 2 Guatemala City to Chichicastenango Mathew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and […]
Safe & Sound in Guatemala City
The team has arrived safe and sound in Guatemala City! Yeah!!!!! Both flights were smooth and we arrived with all of our luggage. Gail and Nancy were warmly waiting for us at the airport and brought us to our hotel. At dinner we talked about some basic guidelines and really enjoyed a great meal at […]