lion cub

what once was.

This weekend, we set out to find an old abandoned church we had read about in the mountains near where we live. From what we understand, at one point iron ore was mined in the area. After the industry moved on from the area, local squatters made their homes there. We visited during the middle of the day, but clearly not much was going there. The only noise we heard was from one small radio --- at maximum volume, where a lone elderly woman sat contently listening to what seemed to be a chinese orchestra. We found the church. Gates closed. Locked up. I wonder what that place was like in its day? What happened?

pizza express

karaoke | podcast

Check out the latest two posts on the grace campus blog --- just when you thought karaoke was dead and gone? Wrong. It's alive and well. Watch and laugh. Also, find a link to the November podcast.

more expensive than turkey?

Really? Sweet potatoes (which were delicious) for autumn pudding casserole. $38USD for 10. We enjoyed a great day as a family and with our team. Loads of food that reminded us each of home. Grateful hearts.

-76

It's hard to believe I was flying back from Atlanta a week ago. 4 days in the U.S. and 3 days at 30,000 ft.

30,000 ft always gives me a better perspective on life here at sea level.

Somewhere above planet earth, where the outside air temperature was -76F and I was neither in Hong Kong or America, this verse landed in my heart:

And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

There is a massive difference between belief in God and earnestly seeking God. Living in the tension of belief and earnest pursuit means that we will know Him to be the ultimate reason and the ultimate reward.

the beach in november

the start of something beautiful

secure

I love this picture. I could not love this child more than I already do. There are no words.

This image applies directly to our situation. He has asked us to trust Him in all things, with all things, for all things.

Sometimes the journey is exhausting. Sometimes the journey is amazing. Sometimes the journey is enjoyable. Sometimes... not so much. All the time however, it is worth it.

I have the deepest respect for all the saints who have gone before us, leaving borderland, in much harder times, to much more difficult places, that many would know the life-changing love of Jesus.

Even in our rest, we are still going where He is going. God's will for our lives cannot be thwarted. We can resist. Try to get out. Cry. Insist on our own way. Rely on our own abilities. Only to be reminded we are securely fastened to Him. Given His life. Empowered through His Spirit. Living for His glory. On display.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. [Romans 8:38-39]

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any takers?

kinda like a fruit roll-up, without the fruit.