Month: July 2018

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Going, Going, Gone

Wow, where did July go? 

And I cannot believe that I have not blogged since early July. 

Here are some things from this month:

– Came home sick from our meetings in Geneva, Switzerland.  Feels like I have been working the whole month to get back to full health.

– Spoke at two churches in Peoria

– Shared at a gathering in Milwaukee

– Networked with a couple of new organizational connections, that might lead to further involvement together in the refugee space

– On a personal note, celebrated my father-in-law’s 80th birthday with lots of family including my son who was visiting from the San Francisco area

What’s ahead…

– I am speaking at another church this weekend in Peoria (Second Chance Church)

– The annual IAFR conference is less than two weeks away.  We will be gathering just south of Minneapolis/St. Paul for a few days of refreshment, worship, sharing, and learning.  It will be the largest IAFR gathering to date, with nearly 25 staff plus children.  We are really looking forward to this time.  Keep praying for us as final preparations are being made.

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What Day Is It?

What a whirlwind of a week.  After arriving home last Sunday from our meetings in Geneva, I was anticipating a day of rest and recovery.  Instead, I woke up the next morning with a congested chest, a fever, and a foggy head.  There may have been some jet lag in there as well.  And that was most of my week.  Not really knowing what day it was.  

In the middle of it all,  I knew I was scheduled to speak 3 times in the upcoming weekend.  So, I worked hard to get better, prepare to speak, and try not to give my illness to the rest of the family.   I made it through the weekend with a very scratchy and funny sounding voice….and am thankful that we had some great services at Richwoods Christian Church in Peoria Saturday and Sunday.  My topic was what I have learned about Hope from working with Refugees.  It also provided an opportunity to share the work of IAFR.

My wife and I are off to Milwaukee later this morning, where we will be sharing with a house group this evening.  We are looking forward to it.  By the way, it’s Monday, right?