Victory with Ukrainian Christian Books
Friday, January 30th, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »It all started with the prison hospital visit on Monday...I must write separately about that experience that we got to share with New Life church and 15 people from the Josiah Venture council. When we visit the prison hospital, our ...
Guest Speaking in Churches
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »During our time in Wheaton and New Jersey, we had the chance to be guest speakers on the church platform for 3-5 minutes. This was expected, and we got to share personally about how we are encouraged in our ministry ...
Lagging and Dragging
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »We slept poorly on the flight and were awake by 2am USA time once we arrived in Poland. We were wiped but wanted to see out the whole jet lag process. After all, we always force North American high schoolers ...
Back on Eastern European Soil
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »Praise the Lord, we made it back to Ukraine safely and eventless. It was actually similar to when we moved to Ukraine 2 years ago last week, just without the nervousness, and this time with extra luggage. As we re-enter our ...
All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready to Go
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »2.5 months can fly by! It's time to depart from JFK and get back to L'viv. Hopefully there will be no delays due to traveling on inauguration day. Hopefully the LOT airline agents won't be too observant of our bags ...
Pastor Walford from St. Vincent
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »Since our arrival in NJ, we have been invited to SO many dinners, meetings, lunches, and personal one-on-one time with pastors, leaders, ministry groups, and friends. It has been a true honor to be included in so many different events. A ...
Culture Shock and Reverse Culture Shock
Friday, January 9th, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »Definition of Culture Shock: A condition of disorientation, effecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. Definition of Reverse Culture Shock: the shock one experiences in returning to their home country after ...
A Different Kind of Wedding Anniversary
Monday, January 5th, 2009 Posted in General Updates | No Comments »Dear Ben, I have loved our 6 years of marriage. It truly gets better every year. As I look back on some of the pics from our time in Chicago, I love seeing you continue to grow into the man that ...