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…]
November 11, 2011
Happy Friday! Wow – what a week here! It’s been a very busy work week. Tomorrow our friends Susie and Yousef get married (I’m the best man; Sofia is a flower girl). Sunday I’ll run the Athens Classic Marathon. I think that I’ll be ready for an IV drip and 24 hours of sleep by… [Read more…]
July 29, 2011
Happy Friday! It’s hot here, but it wouldn’t be a Greek summer without sun and heat. The heat can really be exhausting this time of year… so we move slowly. Anyhow, it’s good to be back. Ramadan begins on Monday – please pray for our Ramadan outreaches. Also, I’ll be preaching on this Sunday at… [Read more…]
March 7, 2011
Here in Greece, the Season of Lent begins on a Monday, not a Wednesday. Today is that Monday - “Clean Monday.” Clean Monday is a day of repentance, forgiveness, and purification. Practicing Orthodox Christians will avoid meat, eggs, dairy products, and most fish from now until Easter. So, as Lent begins, Greeks here celebrate with… [Read more…]
January 7, 2011
Happy Friday! Well, we’re a week into the new year and it’s time for Sofia’s birthday! I honestly can’t remember life without her. She’s been a true gift from God. Her third birthday is tomorrow, officially, but we had some friends over for a little party on Thursday. Here are some pictures from the happenings. … [Read more…]
November 1, 2010
Yesterday was a day of celebration for our family: my birthday, Halloween, Reformation Day, race day, and weigh-in day. Wow! 1 – Back in April I made a commitment: lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday. I’m happy to report that I made my goal! After our furlough in the US (aka, Candyland), I was… [Read more…]
June 9, 2010
Saying goodbye is hard to do. And yet this month, our team is saying goodbye to two dear families. The Cottrell family (pictured above, with one addition, our non-Cottrell friend Susan in the purple) is getting ready to relocate to Glasgow to love and serve refugees alongside local Scottish churches. They will be serving with… [Read more…]
November 18, 2009
I’m amazed by what God is doing here in the lives of the women and families! Here’s a recent update from my teammate Tasha: “ZA” attends my weekly English/Bible lessons. She hungers for God’s Word and understanding of what truth is. She used to tell me that she was half Christian and half Muslim, but… [Read more…]
April 3, 2009
Happy Friday! It’s been a good week here, including a visit from Kristin’s friend Kim, a trip to Nafplio, and some exciting ministry opportunities. Here are some photos from the week. Enjoy! Bonding over meat Sofia playing on the beach A beautiful day for a walk Kim and Kristin
April 1, 2009
We love to visit refugees’ homes and get an opportunity to know them more personally. Last Friday we were invited to celebrate the 1st birthday of a friend’s daughter. We had a great time – chatting, playing with the babies, and eating delicious Afghan food. The birthday girl with mom and dad. Sofia and Asmal… [Read more…]
March 13, 2009
Happy Friday! It’s been a good week here. We’ve enjoyed some spring-like weather, some exciting ministry days, and some great family time. Here are a few shots from the week. Enjoy! Sofia getting herself set up with a book… … and pretending to read, babbling to herself as she flips pages. Sofia and a friend… [Read more…]
January 23, 2009
Happy Friday! It’s been a busy week here, but a good busy. I look forward to sharing some stories and testimonies with you next week. Until then, enjoy some photos from our week here. Kristin and Sofia enjoying the green season As good a time as any to eat rocks Bobbie (L) and Anna (R)… [Read more…]
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