If there’s one thing that’s been emphasized over and over in my process of learning about languages (both here at SIL and through personal experience), it’s that the words we use are very significant. Even though I haven’t taken the
Near-life experience
Last night (well, this morning) I had what some might call a near-death experience. For me, knowing that life is experienced in its fullest when our earthly existence comes to an end, I’d prefer to call my scrape with death a
Bread for abiding
I’m sorry for the long period of silence on the blog! My days the past couple of weeks have been very full of class, meeting with students, learning Arabic (if you don’t know why, feel free to ask), and doing
After a year
It’s been fun to be back on the Grand Forks campus for the Summer Institute of Linguistics. Hosted by the University of North Dakota, the almost-200-person community gathers each summer to learn, teach, and fellowship. The diverse group of faculty
Home!
Dear friends, I wanted to write a quick post to let you know that I’m home! After 36 hours of travel, I was relieved to arrive safely to Fergus Falls last night at 11 p.m. The many obstacles that seemed to
In God’s handbag
“You’re in God’s handbag,” pastor William said, chuckling at his own joke. We were visiting a rural church in the small community of Mochila (translated: handbag). It’s wonderful to know that He has us in His care Last night we
Life squeezed out
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you may have seen some other posts that refer to the title of the site, “Life Poured Out.” Click here to read “The rest of the story,” a post that includes several
Channels
I apologize for the time of silence here on the blog! I’ve been pretty occupied with events and responsibilities here in Colombia as my time winds down. I have just less than a week left; it will be a busy
First since
I’ve enjoyed the past two weeks of new experiences. I’d never been to Venezuela, so much was very new to me! (Culture, food etc.) However, by way of the distinct experiences at the school where we spent most of our
Sunrise and rain
Yes, let us know (recognize, be acquainted with, and understand) Him; let us be zealous to know the Lord [to appreciate, give heed to, and cherish Him]. His going forth is prepared and certain as the dawn, and He will