Posts Tagged as ‘Misc.’

January 11, 2010

Encourage a Missionary

Found this post via The Gospel Coalition.  I agree -

10 Ways to Encourage a Missionary

In an effort to learn how we can best encourage missionaries, I emailed some and asked how they would most like to be served and encouraged. This list is drawn from their responses, including many direct quotes.
1. Pray for them and [...]

December 30, 2009

Spread Joy

Take five minutes today and make someone feel like an all-star!

This scene was orchestrated by a group called Improv Everywhere, whose mission is to cause scenes of chaos and joy in public places.  How will you spread joy today?
I’m going to serve my wife by scrubbing the toilets and bathtub.   I’m [...]

August 4, 2009

Online!

We’re happy to report that we’re back online!  Our home phone and internet got hooked-up on Tuesday.  We’re excited to be back in contact with the world.  If you’d like our new phone number, email me and I’ll pass on our digits (brett.sanner@iteams.org).  We visit the baby doctor later tonight… so look here for an [...]

June 22, 2009

Bless a Missionary Today

I appreciated this blog entry from the people at the Desiring God blog, maybe you will too.  Any other ideas to add?
13 Ways to Bless Missionaries Without Paying for Postage
Here are 13 post-office-free ideas to get you started, most of which you could do right now from your desk:

Pray specific Scripture for them and their [...]

June 10, 2009

Kingdom Investments

In two weeks, we’re moving into a new apartment (see here).  We’re excited about the move!  We’ll have more space and more conveniences (e.g. an elevator in which Sofia’s stroller actually fits!).  Also, we’ll still be in the city proper, and able to enjoy all the associated amenities (e.g. near public transportation, supermarkets, and entertainment). [...]

May 11, 2009

Mother’s Day

Thanks, mom (both of you)!  We love you!

The Lanyard by Billy Collins
The other day I was ricocheting slowly
off the blue walls of this room,
moving as if underwater from typewriter to piano,
from bookshelf to an envelope lying on the floor,
when I found myself in the L section of the dictionary
where my eyes [...]

January 21, 2009

Make Yourself at Home

Welcome to our new blogging home.  As with any visit to any new home, let’s begin with a tour.
1 – You’ll see six tabs at the top of the page (just under the title): “home” is the main blog page; “about us” offers a short introduction to our family; “the ministry” gives an overview about [...]

January 19, 2009

What’s your dream?

Today we remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. I am always inspired by Dr. King’s speeches. I’ve posted the end of his famous “I Have A Dream” speech below. Read the entire speech HERE (the audio version is also available via the link).
Reading this speech (his passion for [...]