Refugee and immigration-related stories are splattered across Greek newspapers on a daily basis. The Athens office of the UNHCR (the UN’s Refugee Agency) compiles stories each week. Here is a sample of these news clippings from the last two weeks – just to give you a sense of the context here. Please continue to pray… [Read more…]
March 9, 2012
Happy Friday! Hope everyone is well. It’s March, but we’re still waiting for the arrival of Spring. We’re hearing more birds… but we’re still waiting on the sun! Anyhow, here are a few pics from our recent team fellowship: ping-pong, broom hockey, and pizza. Good times! Plus one picture of friends from our Friday meal.… [Read more…]
March 5, 2012
As we shared last week, our family is in transition (click here to get caught up on our transition plans). While I’ll continue to serve in the ministry here until June, I’ve stepped down from the day-to-day leadership of the team so that (1) my family can prepare for our next season of ministry and (2)… [Read more…]
March 2, 2012
Happy Friday! Wow, it sure has been quiet around the blog over the last month or so. Sorry! Between sickness, busyness, and lack of motivation, I just haven’t made the blog much of a priority. But life is feeling a bit more sorted for the moment… so here are some photos of the girls (grandma… [Read more…]
February 29, 2012
Hi Praying Friends - First off, happy Leap Year day! Our latest newsletter is hot off the presses. Thanks so much for your partnership in God’s work here. He continues to do great things in the lives of refugees. Read our attached newsletter for a few stories. Also, there is important news about our ministry… [Read more…]
February 29, 2012
There has been no small debate in missionary circles recently regarding new translations of the Bible targeting Muslims. I appreciate these insights from John Piper via J.I. Packer. I’ve included the article in its entirety below. ——————————————————————— Writing in 1972, J. I. Packer sheds light on the contemporary debate over how to translate the term… [Read more…]
February 15, 2012
Greek Crisis in Numbers [HT: BBC] Would you please take a few minutes right now and pray for Greece? As I’m sure you’ve seen in the news recently, Greece is in turmoil. There is a sense that Greece is on the precipice of disaster. Everyone here, it seems, is at an emotional extreme: fear, anger, and despair… [Read more…]
February 10, 2012
Happy Friday! I’m lagging behind on the blog – my apologies. So, here’s a quick catch-up from the last month, starting with Sofia’s birthday (January 8). I can’t believe that she’s four now! Here are some photos of the girls from the past few weeks. Enjoy!
January 30, 2012
Hi Friends, Greetings from cold and raining Athens! Life continues to march onward here: Sofia and Emma are growing up so quickly; the ministry is busy and constantly changing; each day is full of great challenges and great celebrations. Life doesn’t slow down, but neither does God’s care and provision. Thanks so much for being… [Read more…]
January 27, 2012
Happy Friday! Wow, it’s been three weeks since we’ve posted any Friday photos. After the holidays, I think that we just needed some camera detox. Anyhow, I managed to snap some shots in the kids room this week. Thanks for praying for these precious little ones!
January 20, 2012
There are always people making profit out of misery. This is the case with refugees. While some suffer, others profit: while refugees decided to leave Afghanistan (or not to return after spending the last 10, 20, 30 years in Iran or Pakistan), smugglers are experiencing a boom. As a crossroads between Europe and Asia, Greece… [Read more…]
January 16, 2012
I love Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I have the luxury of being forgetful… and without a regular reminder, I would easily forget just how profound was the life of Dr. King. No, he was not perfect; but his life and message are challenging and his courage is inspiring. Below is a re-port from 2009,… [Read more…]
January 12, 2012
One of the most difficult parts of refugee ministry is that we’re constantly saying goodbye to people we’ve come to love dearly. That’s the case again this week, as another good friend moves on from Athens. “A” is a strong woman. She came to Athens from Afghanistan with five children and a drug addicted husband… [Read more…]
January 6, 2012
Happy Friday… and Happy Epiphany! Here in Greece, Epiphany (see here) remembers Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, where His identity as the Son of God was revealed. Practically, it also marks the end of the Christmas season here. So… Party! Speaking of parties, here are some pictures from New Year’s Eve – both our… [Read more…]
January 4, 2012
Here’s a great little video from Tom Wright on how to read scripture. Great insights! It’s very much worth your time. …which reminds me, I’m working towards reading through the entire Bible this year. Anyone care to join me? It’s not too late to start! Find a reading plan here (and let me know, I’d love… [Read more…]
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