Sometime during the year before my ex-husband left, we were in church on a Sunday when communion was served. I remember distinctly the plate and the cup coming to him, and as I watched, he carefully considered it and let it pass by without partaking. I remember the look on his face, he was pleased … Continue reading Communion with Christ
3/8/2022 – Travelogue: Odessa to Brasov, Romania
Pray!!
From MTW Missionary Bob Burnham recounts a week of both fleeing and serving: On Thursday morning, Feb. 24, Russia’s blitzkrieg triggered a flurry of activity…. A few hours later I was putting my team on a ferry to Romania, where they were received first by the wonderful people of Romania – both believers and non-believers – and then ultimately by the MTW Team in Brasov (the Ebbers and Kreider families.) The love and generosity of the MTW team, their local church, and Romanians have been overwhelming to this day. We’ve been brought to tears many times by their provision of meals, open arms and open homes, free transportation and whatever else is needed at a moment’s notice.
From here, we are networking with believers doing relief work in Moldova, Spain, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine. As soon as we arrived in Brasov our refugee work began. We were awakened by the…
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Ukraine
https://www.google.com/maps/@ 3/7/2022 I try to avoid news and politics. But today is Day 12 of Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine. “The Russian War of Aggression.” I have been keeping up through MTW’s Voice of Ukraine blog. I fight tears every time I read it. My life was profoundly changed in Eastern Europe 20 years ago. … Continue reading Ukraine
An Easter trio of tragic comedic Haiku for your amusement
Favorite sweatpants Hole in hiney, tragedy Unexpected cold Too much chocolate Reese’s peanut butter egg I don’t feel so good Easter egg artwork The devil made me do it Peel, mash, mix, tasty
An Unexpected Life
Dear People, What a weird time to be alive. Our world and our lives have been suddenly turned upside down. I feel like I have been through an earthquake… and it is hard to process. As we sit at home wondering what will happen, anxiety and fear come at us from every side – from … Continue reading An Unexpected Life
It’s a Wonderful Tree
Five years ago I wrote a blog post titled The Year of the Wrecked Christmas Tree. It was the first public announcement of the end of my 27-year marriage. I just re-read that post, and am astounded at the hope that was portrayed there… I don’t remember writing that part, I just remember the wreck. … Continue reading It’s a Wonderful Tree
The Darkness of December
For those of you who feel the darkness of December, I offer the thoughts from my journal last week. Every morning I read a Psalm, usually aloud, as a prayer. This morning I came to Psalm 140: Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their … Continue reading The Darkness of December
Seasons
Chill rain seeps through dead leaves into dark earth. I long for warm sun, for green growth, for life. Deep roots and dormant seeds rest in the cold dark, soaking up moisture, feeding on soil. Sleeping in the dark they wait patiently for God’s timing. I must wait with them, rest in His Hand in … Continue reading Seasons
Winter Pain
Cold chill rain My body longs for summer sun Deep heartache Seeds fallen buried in winter Fear for the future Covered in dead leaves and snow Alone Held in waiting All by His Hand And in His Hands His Good Hands Protected Waiting ©Rebecca A Givens, 1/19/19
Psalm 23
The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want. There is a relationship… I belong to Him He will provide for His own sheep He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul. He gives Restoration and Rest He leads me in paths of righteousness, For … Continue reading Psalm 23
The Non-Conformist Transformed 