Back From E. Africa…A Few Thoughts
by decarter
It has been a while since I’ve taken time to post…where has December flown?
The first two weeks found me in E. Africa, visiting some dear friends who moved there a year ago. Lots to process after my first experience in…
Stepping Into the Ring
by decarter
Since June of this year I have been a regular fixture at our local karate studio. Not simply as a taxi Mom of Karate Kids, but as a Kickboxer. Wow. Even writing it feels empowering.
It wasn’t like I secretly aspired…
Internet Campus Discussion
by decarterJust throwing in my two cents worth… inspired by an awesome post by United Nerd Life Group friends Tony Steward and Mary Beth Stockdale. The question under discussion revolves around the role of online churches, the definition of internet churches and…
East Africa Update
by decarterHey, my faithful 10 blog readers… here is a recap and the latest news on my fundraising efforts:
I’m heading to East Africa as a part of a small team from Sandals Church, Riverside, CA in December 2008. Our purpose is…
Fun With Swahili
by decarterIn preparation for my trip to East Africa (Dec 4-15, 2008) I’ve been learning a few words in Swahili. Last night our little team of three got the lowdown from a friend who taught Kindergarten for 2 years at an…
It's In the Details
by decarter
Just returned from a weekend up in the Pacific Northwest, where the coffee is better and the weather is not. But within the whirlwind of meeting Church 2.0 peeps, visiting friends transplanted to Bend, becoming expert on all things Deschutes…
If You Knew You Couldn't Fail…
by decarter
So, here’s a little question for my 10 faithful blog readers:
If you knew you could not fail, what is the one thing you’d like to do before you die?
Do you have an idea? Is there some hidden dream you’ve had…
Out of My Comfort Zone
by decarter
A little story about getting pizza, watching for opportunities to show God’s love and teachable moments…
The minivan pulled up to the always busy, local strip mall Little Caesar’s pizza establishment tonight. I was exhausted and grunged out from the gym,…
Inviting Mom Friends to Jump on Twitter
by decarter
I wanted to share a little experiment I conducted recently in our Moms with A Purpose Bible Study at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. The 45 or so moms that attend have been such good sports, putting up with my…
It was a very good day…
by decarter
Every now and then God blows me away with what He’s doing in our Thursday morning Moms’ Bible Study (MAP). So many of the good things I see happening are a direct result of members of our group stepping up…
