Category: Rick

Of Hobbits and Missionaries

Of Hobbits and Missionaries

It always interests and amuses me when our home church pastor uses a movie clip or a story from some film as a sermon illustration.  Recently however, Anji and I again watched the movie The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King.  Near the end of that movie there is a scene that […]
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Living and Drinking a Cup of Water at a Time

Living and Drinking a Cup of Water at a Time

This morning it occurred to me again just how long life can take over here as I did some of my morning routine.  For example, I don’t think that making coffee takes any longer here than in the States because we have an automatic coffee maker here in the guest house.  However, other things do […]
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Thankful for Good Teeth

Thankful for Good Teeth

We’re thankful for good teeth. They are one of the things that we tend to take for granted until something goes wrong. One of the things we have done while we’re on home assignment is to have our teeth looked at by our local dentist. It’s one of the blessings here in the States, to […]
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Bush Orientation, An Introduction to Centipedes

Bush Orientation, An Introduction to Centipedes

This is part of my journal entry for Wednesday, January 19, 2005.  It is pretty much as I recorded my thoughts and memories that day.  While we can talk about it humorously now, we mean it when we say, “This event is an excellent example of God’s protection and care, how He watches over us […]
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