Loving God, Loving Others, Loving Yourself, and Loving Life
Day after day on the Amazon we have passed by house after house filled with precious families. We have seen them smile and wave. We have had a little peek into life on the Amazon as we watched them playing soccer, washing clothes, fishing, farming, harvesting….just living. Their belongings are scarce, the dangers are great….
A boat out on the water is so peaceful and so relaxing. However, as a person who is not fond of being in the water – especially deep dark water – the surroundings can be terrifying. So the boat is the safe haven. Choosing to stay in the boat makes perfect sense…unless you are a…
Being in a boat on the Amazon River is an amazing place to be. It’s peaceful and calm, aside from the occasional rain storm or floating log. Mile after mile of water and jungle. The bank is spotted with one or two room houses. Some are built on stilts and some are built on floating…
I posted the story yesterday about walking the plank. I eluded to the fact that we had one mishap that ended in an accidental baptism. It’s true. One of our precious team members was struggling with his suitcase (I had help with mine) and lost the battle. He fell right into that nasty brown water….
Think About His Love Jesus gave us two very specific commandments. He took all of the law and all of the religious teachings and simplified them for us….just – love. He didn’t make it easy. But He did make it simple to understand. And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God…
Love I could write about love every day for the rest of my life and there would still be words left unwritten. The vast scope of God’s love for us and our love for each other and all of God’s creation is incomprehensible. But for today, let’s just keep it simple. Love is the foundation…
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