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Why missionaries are childish and ask for so much

Why missionaries are childish and ask for so much

“Do you think I can ask someone to take Jack to the airport?” A ride to the airport is usually no imposition because everything is close in Abilene, Texas. But a ride to the international airport is another story, because it means nearly 3 hours to the DFW airport....

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Checklist for the empty nest

Checklist for the empty nest

It’s an unusual time in the GreenHouse because we have all three sons with us right now. I'm loving it, but I’ve got some work to do before they all disperse as the fall semester begins. Especially because Lucas, our youngest, moves into the dorms next week. I need to...

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When “Thanks!” is enough

When “Thanks!” is enough

Last week I told you about Miguel washing my feet while I sat at the riverside in the Dominican Republic (you can read the full story here). My dirty feet took me down a path to see my heart in the story of Jesus washing his disciple’s feet, which also helped me see...

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2 Lessons learned from dirty feet

2 Lessons learned from dirty feet

This spring I participated in a foot washing ceremony. Two actually. The first occasion was planned. I was part of a team who washed the feet of women who dedicate their lives to service. We took off the participants’ shoes, placed their feet in warm water, washed and...

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A good question from a young missionary for “older Christians”

Top 10 sayings from my Dad

Since Father's Day is this Sunday, I thought I'd share some frequent phrases that our Dad has said through the years. They aren't all profound, but they have all been frequent. And they aren't empty words either--he lives them. So in case Dad wonders if I was ever...

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