God’s works

Newspaper clipping from 1991: Deborah and teammates on Red Square. Deborah, standing on box, pauses talking, looks at her notes, while Alla beside her translates. Three team members in background listen. So do two men, one of them a Soviet soldier.

Extraordinary! Russia, Ukraine, breakthrough, God

Post published:October 16, 2021
Post category:My Story Times and Seasons
Post last modified:March 19, 2024

At times in this world, all eyes turn toward what seems most important, invincible, extraordinary. If we look further, the Lord will remind us what actually is.

Colorful, ornate St. Basil Cathedral, against a deep blue sky with gathering white-gray cumulus clouds. Next to the huge cathedral, the people crossing the huge square look rather like ants.

When getting there is the battle

Post published:August 27, 2021
Post category:My Story Times and Seasons
Post last modified:March 19, 2024

As we struggled to reach another hemisphere and to connect with the people of Russia and Ukraine, hindrances just kept coming. Then, the breakthroughs began.

CW Eckersberg's painting of Moses, Aaron and the Israelites on shore after crossing the Red Sea. For the most part, their posture and their faces do not tell us that God has just miraculously set them free.

God who teaches us his ways

Post published:November 12, 2018
Post category:Knowing and Going with God
Post last modified:March 11, 2024

In English Bible translations, phrases beginning "God who" often tell us what he has done or is doing. They show us God's works. But more, these phrases can give us insight into the heart of the One who does the works. They can teach us God's ways.