This month (February) we visited churches who partner with us every Sunday. Most of them were in MI — ya know, close to home so there’s not a long way to travel in case of bad weather. Well, it was
…Rangeela at Calvin
Rangeela (Hindi for “colorful”) has brought various parts of the world onto the doorsteps of Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1996.
Rangeela 2019 was Calvin College’s annual international cultural showcase, two evenings filled with heartfelt storytelling, exhilarating dances, melodious music, vibrant
…When Tourism is Local and You’re the Guide
If you had a guest visit you from another country, what would you show them?
Our guest, Eun Jin (or EJ), graduated from RFIS with Nathan and showed us a great time in Seoul last summer. Besides seeing the Winter
…Resolved to Keep Fit in 2019
New Year’s Resolutions aren’t usually our thing. But we resolve this year to keep (get) fit! Normally a year in the US, indulging in treats we don’t get in Cameroon, results in weight gain. In Africa, it’s considered a compliment
…Prepared for the Next Stage of Life
While in Denver last week for Midwinter Conference of the Covenant, Ron and I rented a car so we could go visit friends in the area. One family, the Carlsons, live just about an hour from Denver. All of the
…Covenant Midwinter Conference 2019
January 21 to 25 in Denver CO
a gathering of Covenant pastors and missionaries
to retreat, grow, listen, learn, rest, share and reflect.
With a particular focus on the Covenant priority of “Love Mercy, Do Justice.”
If you would like
…Feed the Birds
Maybe I was influenced by Mary Poppins
Have you seen the new Mary Poppins movie? No feeding of birds there, but I really liked it. Anyhow, maybe I’ve been influenced by parents, or maybe it’s just for our own backyard
…A Watched Pot
You’ve heard the expression, “A watched pot never boils”?
We’ve discovered the winter version of that — watched snow never falls.
This is our back deck right now. We finally have a permanently fixed measuring stick to measure snowfall, so
…Christmas Break 2018!
Let’s get this party started! Universities are now on break and these are some of the fun people we get to spend time with !
Besides our own 2 boys home from Central Mich. Univ and Calvin College, we are
…What Does Santa Lucia Mean to You?
Growing up in a church with Swedish roots, I learned early on that December 13 is Lucia Day. Swedish Americans have great traditions at Christmas. One of these is celebrating Santa Lucia. This year we got to experience Lucia
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