July 2010
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We are afraid of pain.
“The real problem is not why some pious, humble, believing people suffer, but why some do not.”
C.S. Lewis was, in my book, a very wise man. I was fishing through some quotes, and came across this one a few minutes ago and it really hit me that this quote makes me think of Simi Valley. Heck, it makes me think of the USA in general, but specifically the community I’m...
February 2010
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a prayer request
I got this in an email today from Francis Chan - It’s from a pastor in the Punjab Region in India.
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Please Pray!
There are significant violent clashes occuring between Christians and RSS members (militant anti-Christian Hindus) beginning this past day and threatening to increase.
· Numerous church facilities have been attacked, some destroyed. The Batala train...
Watchthis is not for the faint of heart, and i would suggest that adults watch it before they decide to let their children watch it. it is a raw, real, and graphic call to pray for our brothers and sisters that are in persecution in India. pray before you watch it, and pray after. although, i can’t see how you would want to do anything BUT pray after seeing it.
happenings
I’m selling handmade spoon bracelets to help support a few of my friends who are going overseas to do ministry. One of those friends is Christine Waldersen. She’s from the East Side, and has met with various community gatherings all over Simi Valley, and even out to Shepherd of the Hills in Porter Ranch. She’s hoping to move to Thailand with Overseas Mission Fellowship. Also,...
Mr. Rogers I am not.
The title of the blog may be a little misleading, but I feel like it conveys the spirit of what I’m trying to throw together here. Complete with cozy indoor-and-outdoor cardigans, ties, and changes of shoes. But you won’t find any of those little puppet people here, those are just dang CREEPY.
Mainly, this is just meant to be a means of somewhat-effective communication of what is...