Hi once more, friends!!
God is so comical, and so good too. In the past three days, similar messages have echoed over and over again. While the speakers have changed faces, the message has been made so clear: He is NOT DONE YET with me!
The final Camp was truly incredible, and I learned something so incredibly important! Seeing such maturity and respect represented among youth challenged me to see the potential of good that young men and women possess and are able to demonstrate, if they are first respected by us adults. Despite what others may say or suggest, there truly is hope for the future. We just have to keep our eyes open to that hope, and we need to invest our time in the youth of this country and in other ones too!
My experience in hot Arizona is now complete. I was so incredibly blessed out there, and I look forward to sharing what I have learned in the near future. As you see with what I wrote throughout this internship, life will never be the same for me.
Since Friday, I have been settling back to life in Virginia. And while settling, I have noticed that the opportunities for employment and volunteering seem to be numerous. So now, I have many good choices to choose from, but I also have very little time to decide what I want and should do for work and/or with helping. In addition, three definitely trips to Vermont, New York, and Kentucky are part of my itinerary in the coming weeks and months, while I am contemplating on another potential trip to a new part of Kentucky I have yet to explore. Now in Virginia, I could be working at a number of places, if they hire me, or assisting with activities and services at a number of ministries, if they would like my assistance. So please be in prayer for me, as I have a lot of decisions to make in the next few days. Time is not a luxury I possess, but I always need to remember: God's timing is the best.
Yet, the good news. While coming back, I have truly been bombarded with the above message: God is NOT DONE YET with me. For example, in mid-October, I have the honor and privilege to teach English at Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand (Soon coming: my new blog. Stay tuned for that web address).
So, at this time, I truly feel that I am in a place of unique transition in my life, climbing up and sliding down mountains I have never touched or conquered before. Seeing Robin Mark, a Worship Leader from Belfast, Ireland, encouraged me to continue pursuing a lifestyle of worship in every action I perform and every word I speak. Hearing Duane White, a pastor visiting from Texas, motivated me to go, grow, sow, and speak big, so that I can follow the One who went big before and for me. Hearing Fred Miller, the pastor from my home church, showed me a way of how I could be a blessing to others in a new way.
So, the truth is very clear: God still has BIG plans for me. Time will tell what exactly those details entail. Until then, I am ready for the roller coaster, anticipating what is next on this journey of life.
Thanks for reading my blog this summer in Arizona. I appreciate your willingness to walk with me as I fumbled and sprang forward into God's amazing work for my life. Stay in touch and God's best blessings to you this day and always!!
Joey :)
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
In Remembrance
Greetings Friends!!
These are among my favorites from our group's trip to Window Rock,
where we spent time at the Navajo Code Talker Memorial.
How proud I was to visit this site!
What a gift they gave, what a sacrifice!
I just hope that we all can give them the gift of remembering them.
What they did is now a part of history,
but what they did allows us to live currently in freedom.
May none of us forget what they did.
And may we never forget our men and women who are currently serving,
in multiple areas scattered across the United States,
in Afghanistan, in Iraq,
and in many other nations.
They maintain the very freedom that we enjoy today.
May we not forget ANY of them.
Thanks for reading and remembering.
Never bank on having tomorrow.
None of us have that guarantee,
so we are called to live for just today!
Keep smiling, keep laughing, keep loving, and keep shining!!
"Flag in Sunshine"
July 2010
"They Fought. They Served. Please Remember."
July 2010
"Window Rock"
July 2010
"Soldier's Solid Statement"
July 2010
North East Beauty
Hello everybody!
Before the next and last Camp starts (in a matter of days),
and before I leave the great state of Arizona next week,
I wanted you to see what I have been seeing this summer.
Here are some of my favorite pictures from my Navajo Trip earlier this month.
Enjoy what you see,
admire God's Creation,
and thank Him for His creativity
as He has created SO MUCH for our viewing pleasure! :)
"Landscape de Canyon de Chinle"
July 2010
"Within the Cracks"
July 2010
"Past Ruins within Modern Vegetation"
July 2010
"Glancing Back"
July 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Stand-Alone Movie Quotes
Hello again friends!!
I love watching movies. I also like to listen to what others recommend. So during the off-weeks from Camps, I have spent some time watching from several new movies. While being out here in Arizona, I have seen the following movies, that I would recommend:
Out of those movies, I got a gem, a treasure, a memory from each one of them that I will always cherish. Those gems came in the form of quotes.
Now, I do not want to give away the plots to any of the movies, but I do want to impart some of the movie's quotes that are worth sharing and worth considering in their contexts. May these words speak to you, regardless if you have seen the film or not. I have many, but these are my favorites.
And I hope that if you have not seen these movies, take my recommendation and watch them, when you get some free time in life. Enjoy the rest of your day and may God Bless you in a special way today!!
I love watching movies. I also like to listen to what others recommend. So during the off-weeks from Camps, I have spent some time watching from several new movies. While being out here in Arizona, I have seen the following movies, that I would recommend:
Smoke Signals
Rabbit Proof Fence
3:10 to Yuma
Turquoise Rose
The Shipping News
Wooly Boys
Australia
The Terminal
Rabbit Proof Fence
3:10 to Yuma
Turquoise Rose
The Shipping News
Wooly Boys
Australia
The Terminal
Out of those movies, I got a gem, a treasure, a memory from each one of them that I will always cherish. Those gems came in the form of quotes.
Now, I do not want to give away the plots to any of the movies, but I do want to impart some of the movie's quotes that are worth sharing and worth considering in their contexts. May these words speak to you, regardless if you have seen the film or not. I have many, but these are my favorites.
And I hope that if you have not seen these movies, take my recommendation and watch them, when you get some free time in life. Enjoy the rest of your day and may God Bless you in a special way today!!
"A life lived in fear is only half-lived."
Australia
"We face an uphill battle with these people,
especially the Bush natives,
who have to be protected against themselves.
If they would understand what we are trying to do for them ..."
Mr. Neville (Rabbit-Proof Fence)
"The only one you really own is your story. [I'm] just tryin' to live a good one."
Drover (Australia)
"Sometimes, a man has to be big enough to see how small he is."
3:10 to Yuma
"Just because it is doesn't mean it should be."
Sarah & Drover (Australia)
"How do we forgive our Fathers?
Maybe in a dream.
Do we forgive our Fathers for leaving us too often,
or forever, when we were little?
Maybe for scaring us with unexpected rage,
or making us nervous,
because there never seemed to be any rage there at all.
Do we forgive our Fathers for marrying
or not marrying our Mothers?
For Divorcing
or not divorcing our Mothers?
And shall we forgive them for their excesses of warmth or coldness?
Shall we forgive them for pushing or leaning?
For shutting doors
for speaking through walls
or never speaking
or never being silent?
Do we forgive our Fathers in our age,
or in theirs deaths,
saying it to them or not saying it?
If we forgive our Fathers, what is left?"
Thomas (Smoke Signals)
Australia
"We face an uphill battle with these people,
especially the Bush natives,
who have to be protected against themselves.
If they would understand what we are trying to do for them ..."
Mr. Neville (Rabbit-Proof Fence)
"The only one you really own is your story. [I'm] just tryin' to live a good one."
Drover (Australia)
"Sometimes, a man has to be big enough to see how small he is."
3:10 to Yuma
"Just because it is doesn't mean it should be."
Sarah & Drover (Australia)
"How do we forgive our Fathers?
Maybe in a dream.
Do we forgive our Fathers for leaving us too often,
or forever, when we were little?
Maybe for scaring us with unexpected rage,
or making us nervous,
because there never seemed to be any rage there at all.
Do we forgive our Fathers for marrying
or not marrying our Mothers?
For Divorcing
or not divorcing our Mothers?
And shall we forgive them for their excesses of warmth or coldness?
Shall we forgive them for pushing or leaning?
For shutting doors
for speaking through walls
or never speaking
or never being silent?
Do we forgive our Fathers in our age,
or in theirs deaths,
saying it to them or not saying it?
If we forgive our Fathers, what is left?"
Thomas (Smoke Signals)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Somebody’s Intended Messages
After a day trip to Sedona, Arizona,
I caught a glimpse of the following images, just in the nick of time.
May God bless you with what I have found for you to see and ponder.
Keep your eyes open, because He just might have a message to send your way too.
"Entrance to Montezuma Well"
July 2010
"Sharing The Land"
July 2010
"The Storm A'Comin'!"
July 2010
"Our Single Hope"
July 2010
Shepherding
“You can be like a shepherd. Look for the sheep.”
July 2010
I am not sure who said the quote above, but it did not, and still does not, matter.
The timing, God’s timing, was perfect.
Taking in the Valley’s sights before nightfall was incredible enough.
To then be spiritually challenged by this statement, while looking,
completely changed how I looked down upon Phoenix and its suburbs.
After our Campers returned home earlier that afternoon,
our team journeyed up to Dobbins Lookout that same afternoon.
After hearing someone mutter these words,
I looked down, and started thinking and praying for the homes,
businesses, and other establishments I saw.
And then I started praying for its inhabitants.
People who know the Shepherd.
People who don’t know Him, yet.
People who are far from His reach, now.
People who are almost within His reach.
People who are truly His, forever more.
People, all people, who “graze” their land
for His food, His shelter, His protection, His guidance, and His love.
The message is simple.
Must I say any more?
Enjoy the images.
And remember, be like Jesus.
“You can be like a shepherd. Look for the sheep.”
"Window, Mountains, Light"
July 2010
"Vertical"
July 2010
"His Light for His Sheep"
July 2010
Camp, The Third
The older the kids become, the more difficult they can become. Or so I have caught myself thinking, and honestly believing.
Yes, teenagers are in an awkward stage of transition right now. All of them are trying to find their identities, amid a number of voices vying for their attention. I remember their battles, struggles, and frustrations, because I have been there. But yet again, I must remember, that was a number of years ago. And they are all reacting to different situations in various ways than I did. Some rebel. Some laugh. Some cuss. Some cry. Some shut down. Some scream. And yes, … it’s true, … thank goodness, … because … some listen.
After building trust and understanding with them, like the kids at the two earlier camps, these teenagers warmed up to me, along with the rest of our staff, and became receptive to listen.
For this Camp, I had the privilege of using my talents and abilities that God alone has blessed with me in the ministries of Music and Drama. I led Worship as a singer, assisted with various tasks during the Music Class, and demonstrated how God can visually speak through Acting.
Because of such songs as Casting Crowns’ “Praise You In This Storm” and Shane & Shane’s “Embracing Accusation,” such spiritual inspiration and assistance from Kara Laufenburger, and the much-needed recruitment of five willing and talented Camp staff members as actors, God spoke to these kids in powerful ways through the skits. But He did not limit His speaking there.
The Spirit’s free rein upon our campus finally was physically demonstrated when our Campers’ walls collapsed on Wednesday night during the Remnant Service. God moved so radically and powerfully within the lives of our Campers that over 80 percent of them either accepted Jesus Christ for the first time or they rededicated their lives to Him.
While you may never see these teenagers, please pray for them, that they remain obedient in following Jesus, no matter what they face. And while you may never meet these teenagers on this earth, I know they will appreciate your prayers and say thanks when you meet them in Paradise.
Their mountain-top experiences may already be over, because some have returned to broken homes, unsaved parents and siblings, and other unspeakable conflicts. So while you may not even know their names, God knows, and they are precious in His sight. Your prayers matter.
While I enjoyed being a Group Leader for kids, there is something special with helping prepare and perform Music and Drama for teenagers, who on their own, have chosen to follow Jesus and walk in His steps from now on.
The week was long, the prep work was exhausting, the issues were undesirable. But honestly, I would not have wanted to be anywhere else, doing anything else. I saw Jesus move, and that was worth it!
Joey :)
Yes, teenagers are in an awkward stage of transition right now. All of them are trying to find their identities, amid a number of voices vying for their attention. I remember their battles, struggles, and frustrations, because I have been there. But yet again, I must remember, that was a number of years ago. And they are all reacting to different situations in various ways than I did. Some rebel. Some laugh. Some cuss. Some cry. Some shut down. Some scream. And yes, … it’s true, … thank goodness, … because … some listen.
After building trust and understanding with them, like the kids at the two earlier camps, these teenagers warmed up to me, along with the rest of our staff, and became receptive to listen.
For this Camp, I had the privilege of using my talents and abilities that God alone has blessed with me in the ministries of Music and Drama. I led Worship as a singer, assisted with various tasks during the Music Class, and demonstrated how God can visually speak through Acting.
Because of such songs as Casting Crowns’ “Praise You In This Storm” and Shane & Shane’s “Embracing Accusation,” such spiritual inspiration and assistance from Kara Laufenburger, and the much-needed recruitment of five willing and talented Camp staff members as actors, God spoke to these kids in powerful ways through the skits. But He did not limit His speaking there.
The Spirit’s free rein upon our campus finally was physically demonstrated when our Campers’ walls collapsed on Wednesday night during the Remnant Service. God moved so radically and powerfully within the lives of our Campers that over 80 percent of them either accepted Jesus Christ for the first time or they rededicated their lives to Him.
While you may never see these teenagers, please pray for them, that they remain obedient in following Jesus, no matter what they face. And while you may never meet these teenagers on this earth, I know they will appreciate your prayers and say thanks when you meet them in Paradise.
Their mountain-top experiences may already be over, because some have returned to broken homes, unsaved parents and siblings, and other unspeakable conflicts. So while you may not even know their names, God knows, and they are precious in His sight. Your prayers matter.
While I enjoyed being a Group Leader for kids, there is something special with helping prepare and perform Music and Drama for teenagers, who on their own, have chosen to follow Jesus and walk in His steps from now on.
The week was long, the prep work was exhausting, the issues were undesirable. But honestly, I would not have wanted to be anywhere else, doing anything else. I saw Jesus move, and that was worth it!
Joey :)
An Inspired Photo Shoot, in Water
Minutes before leaving the San Diego beach to go eat supper, I felt inspired.
Why not run close to the water to catch a few more images?
Following my impulses, I ran, camera in hand and around neck, to the shore line.
I first caught images of the diminishing sunset.
I even got so close to the Pacific Ocean
that I became distracted how water came into sudden contact with my feet.
Then, God came along with the tide.
I glanced down.
I noticed the dirt, accumulated on my journey to the water,
had collected and caked into my skin.
Then, in a matter of seconds, the water came crashing through, and the dirt disappeared.
After a few more steps, the dirt returned,
but as the tide predictably came in again, the water passed over my toes,
and the dirt was gone again.
Then, I started aligning analogies in my head.
Unfortunately, the dirt represents the world’s curses of sin that we choose to commit.
But even better, the water represents Jesus’ gift on the Cross that He chose to endure.
No matter how determined we are inclined not to do so, we have sinned and will sin.
So we are in need of someone to save us.
Jesus is our Savior that washes our feet, purifies us, and makes us new,
every single time we mess up, come to Him, and ask Him for forgiveness.
Realizing this lesson, in a very tangible way, makes me more cautious of what I do on this earth, but this lesson also reminds me about how Jesus forgives me, no matter what.
Gracias, Senor!
Enjoy my favorites pictures from that 5-minute photo shoot.
Let me know what you think.
"Pacific Sunset"
July 2010
"Where's The Dirt"
July 2010
"It's Gone!"
July 2010
"Gratitude"
July 2010
No wonder I felt suddenly inspired to go and dip my feet back in the water one final time. God wanted to show me something before leaving California. And I listened to Him, obediently.
What is He teaching you today? Are you following Him? Act on your impulses and find out!
Joey :)
San Diego
Hello everyone!!
California is a big state.
And before July 7, 2010, I had not stepped upon this huge mass of land.
But now, as documented below, you can tell that this fact is now a part of history.
The below images are my favorites from that day trip.
Thanks, Laura Lea, for making this trip not only possible,
but also now a past memory that I will always cherish.
Let me know what you think of the West Coast images.
May God bless you in a special way today!!
"Sand & Canal"
July 2010
California is a big state.
And before July 7, 2010, I had not stepped upon this huge mass of land.
But now, as documented below, you can tell that this fact is now a part of history.
The below images are my favorites from that day trip.
Thanks, Laura Lea, for making this trip not only possible,
but also now a past memory that I will always cherish.
Let me know what you think of the West Coast images.
May God bless you in a special way today!!
"Sand & Canal"
July 2010
"Proof" (Courtesy of Laura Lea Sims)
July 2010
"Three Levels of Colored Rocks"
July 2010
"Gentle Spray"
July 2010
Uppii Kanni
Procrastinating is not worth practicing. The work is delayed, for the time being, but the work still exists, waiting to be completed. So please accept my apologizes for not updating my blog until now.
Anyway, a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of working for a few days in Crystal, New Mexico at Uppii Kanni. There, I helped indoors and outdoors on a home which, according to Betsy Newman, one of its owners, has been built on nothing less than prayer and faith.
The home’s name originates from one of Betsy’s daughters.
As a young girl, Cheryl meant to say: “Up the Canyon” to describe her longing to visit this plot of land, before the house was built upon it. But instead, she pleaded: “I want to go Uppii Kanni.”
Grandma (Betsy’s mother) misunderstood. “What kind of candy would you like?” she asked.
“No!” Cheryl continued to protest. “I want to go Uppii Kanni.” Later, Grandma understood.
When they began throwing out names for their plot of land, Betsy reminded Al Newman, her husband, of this story, and both of them thought it was so cute that it just stuck for their place.
For Al, a Najavo Code Talker who served in World War II, and Betsy, who has assisted WGM with Najavo translation, Uppii Kanni has become their place, their home.
As I mentioned earlier, I considered it a privilege to help them. As my reward, I had no contact with the outside world. Without Internet, cell service, or even a television hook-up, I had the opportunity to leave behind all work and other responsibilities and worries behind, to fully enjoy and relish within this genuine treat of a retreat.
Yes, walking around in the dark, gripping a flashlight was not always ideal while I prepared to sleep or to read a book. Yes, using a regimented amount of electricity from a generator limited my abilities to use plug-ins for charging my razor and camera whenever I desired. Yes, choosing to use an outhouse was an experience that I partook in only once. But I am fortunate to have sacrificed these simple luxuries of life, for a few days.
Had I not gone, I would have never heard how Al’s heroic service protected America from the Japanese. I would have missed how Betsy’s Christian service sheltered others from the Devil. I would have never learned how to properly wash, varnish, “chink,” and seal wall boards. More importantly, I would have never learned about Uppii Kanni. Most importantly, I would have missed encounters with God.
I am guilty of a crime, alongside all of society. Honestly, if we take a good, long look at ourselves, we will discover that we have become too attached technologically. Even as I type, I am reminded that the world needs our attention. Though the lost may never audibly cry out, they are desperate, and they are not certainly crying wolf. They are searching for the answer and solution to life’s problems that we already know and claim: a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Sunday before leaving the New Mexican paradise, I visited Holiness Mennonite Church, where Pastor Steve concluded his message with the following quotes about how we are needed to stay in touch and plugged in with such efforts of reaching this planet for Christ.
“We are concerned about things that won’t last forever. … There are people where there is dancing [in the clubs and bars] … Jesus came to save. … If we are going to say that we are going to follow Him, we need to walk with Him.”
“I stopped claiming it, and I decided to start living it. … It’s hard sometimes. Some people don’t even say thank you. … But in the end, you know that He is happy, because you lived like Him.”
If we are willing to speak up about our faith with as much enthusiasm and determination as little Cheryl wanted to go to Uppii Kanni, what kind of difference will we make by showing Jesus to others?
How many people will approach you in Heaven, stating: “You are the reason I am here. Thank you.” How many?
We will never know what kind of a difference we are making on Earth. So we might as well keep working and spreading His Good News, as we have been commissioned to do.
Joey :)
Anyway, a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of working for a few days in Crystal, New Mexico at Uppii Kanni. There, I helped indoors and outdoors on a home which, according to Betsy Newman, one of its owners, has been built on nothing less than prayer and faith.
The home’s name originates from one of Betsy’s daughters.
As a young girl, Cheryl meant to say: “Up the Canyon” to describe her longing to visit this plot of land, before the house was built upon it. But instead, she pleaded: “I want to go Uppii Kanni.”
Grandma (Betsy’s mother) misunderstood. “What kind of candy would you like?” she asked.
“No!” Cheryl continued to protest. “I want to go Uppii Kanni.” Later, Grandma understood.
When they began throwing out names for their plot of land, Betsy reminded Al Newman, her husband, of this story, and both of them thought it was so cute that it just stuck for their place.
For Al, a Najavo Code Talker who served in World War II, and Betsy, who has assisted WGM with Najavo translation, Uppii Kanni has become their place, their home.
As I mentioned earlier, I considered it a privilege to help them. As my reward, I had no contact with the outside world. Without Internet, cell service, or even a television hook-up, I had the opportunity to leave behind all work and other responsibilities and worries behind, to fully enjoy and relish within this genuine treat of a retreat.
Yes, walking around in the dark, gripping a flashlight was not always ideal while I prepared to sleep or to read a book. Yes, using a regimented amount of electricity from a generator limited my abilities to use plug-ins for charging my razor and camera whenever I desired. Yes, choosing to use an outhouse was an experience that I partook in only once. But I am fortunate to have sacrificed these simple luxuries of life, for a few days.
Had I not gone, I would have never heard how Al’s heroic service protected America from the Japanese. I would have missed how Betsy’s Christian service sheltered others from the Devil. I would have never learned how to properly wash, varnish, “chink,” and seal wall boards. More importantly, I would have never learned about Uppii Kanni. Most importantly, I would have missed encounters with God.
I am guilty of a crime, alongside all of society. Honestly, if we take a good, long look at ourselves, we will discover that we have become too attached technologically. Even as I type, I am reminded that the world needs our attention. Though the lost may never audibly cry out, they are desperate, and they are not certainly crying wolf. They are searching for the answer and solution to life’s problems that we already know and claim: a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Sunday before leaving the New Mexican paradise, I visited Holiness Mennonite Church, where Pastor Steve concluded his message with the following quotes about how we are needed to stay in touch and plugged in with such efforts of reaching this planet for Christ.
“We are concerned about things that won’t last forever. … There are people where there is dancing [in the clubs and bars] … Jesus came to save. … If we are going to say that we are going to follow Him, we need to walk with Him.”
“I stopped claiming it, and I decided to start living it. … It’s hard sometimes. Some people don’t even say thank you. … But in the end, you know that He is happy, because you lived like Him.”
If we are willing to speak up about our faith with as much enthusiasm and determination as little Cheryl wanted to go to Uppii Kanni, what kind of difference will we make by showing Jesus to others?
How many people will approach you in Heaven, stating: “You are the reason I am here. Thank you.” How many?
We will never know what kind of a difference we are making on Earth. So we might as well keep working and spreading His Good News, as we have been commissioned to do.
Joey :)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Celebration Quotes
Hello once more!!
While at Celebration, I heard so many quotes that were worth writing and remembering.
Listed below, in chronological order, are my favorites.
Enjoy and may you see God in a fresh ways through these words!!
"But when we become more God-conscious than problem-conscious, we become optimists."
Dr. Tom Hermiz, Past WGM President
"God has given us three calls. He has first called us to salvation to be born again. He has second called us to be holy and live a sanctified life. He has third called us to serve Him. There is no room for bench warmers for the work of the Kingdom of God."
"God has given us three calls. He has first called us to salvation to be born again. He has second called us to be holy and live a sanctified life. He has third called us to serve Him. There is no room for bench warmers for the work of the Kingdom of God."
Dr. Tom Hermiz, Past WGM President
"Jesus is a God who goes. ... He is waiting for us to follow His movements."
Pastor Stephen Waggoner
"Sometimes, we have to be insulted first to be helped. Our sins must first be exposed before we are then spiritually healed."
Pastor Stephen Waggoner
"Martin, you are not here because you can. You are here because I can. ... The same is for you: you are not where you are because you can. You are where you are because God can."
Martin Salavar, Serving in Mexico
"I am qualified to go because I was once lost and broken. ... Through His grace and mercy I have been cleaned ... and called to serve the lost and broken."
Shushan Richardson, WGM Missionary Serving in Ukraine
"Even if changing one person's life, meant that you would need to change yours?"
Missionary Video
"I would like to see Jesus. The babies at AGC Center would like to see Jesus. The Mexicans would like to see Jesus. The Muslims would like to see Jesus. Someone has to introduce Jesus to them so they will see Him."
Robert Lang'at, Serving in Kenya
"I sometimes get the question: 'How is Haiti?' Sometimes, I don't know how to respond. ... Thousands upon thousands of people have come to Christ ... They are coping with the disaster. ... I have seen smiles and laughter again ... But [recovery] won't be over in a few months or a year. It will take years. ... So the question is: are we still going to be there when the world turns away? When they turn for help, will we be there?"
Paul Shingledecker, WGM Regional Director of the United States and the Caribbean
"Our theme this week has been Together. It is a great theme, ... because God is a corporate God, and not just in the Trinity, but He has proven this Truth with His children in the Old Testament and this Truth with His Church in the New Testament. ... What matters in life is the end of it. ... Jesus said: 'May they be brought into complete unity.' ... I am convinced that this is the heart beat of our ministry. Our ministry depends on it."
"Our theme this week has been Together. It is a great theme, ... because God is a corporate God, and not just in the Trinity, but He has proven this Truth with His children in the Old Testament and this Truth with His Church in the New Testament. ... What matters in life is the end of it. ... Jesus said: 'May they be brought into complete unity.' ... I am convinced that this is the heart beat of our ministry. Our ministry depends on it."
Hubert Harriman, Current WGM President
"Something with memorization has been lost when it comes to application."
Hubert Harriman, Current WGM President
"I do not want to address the future. I want to affect the future, and yes, there is a difference."
Hubert Harriman, Current WGM President
"This is the beginning of a much, much, much bigger story."
Esther Motts, Newly Appointed WGM Missionary to Japan
Esther represents the New Generation of missionaries
leading WGM in service to God for another 100 years!
leading WGM in service to God for another 100 years!
Following Statues
Hey again!!
While at World Gospel Mission's 100th Celebration, I took several pictures.
In this entry, pictures and Scriptures regarding Statues are featured.
Enjoy looking through my favorites and may you encounter God today in a new way!
"Reading"
June 2010
"Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching."
(I Timothy 4:13 - New International Version)
"Speaking"
June 2010
"For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard."
(Acts 4:20 - New International Version)
"Molding"
June 2010
" 'O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter does?' declares the LORD.
'Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.' "
(Jeremiah 18:6 - New International Version)
"Showing"
June 2010
"I put this in human terms because you are weak in your natural selves.
Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity
and to ever-increasing wickedness,
so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness."
(Romans 6:19 - New International Version)
Light
Hello everyone!!!
While at World Gospel Mission's 100th Celebration, I took several pictures.
In this entry, pictures and Scriptures regarding Light are featured.
Enjoy looking through my favorites and may God bless you in a special way today!
"Classroom Fixture"
June 2010
"And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light."
(Genesis 1:3 - New International Version)
While at World Gospel Mission's 100th Celebration, I took several pictures.
In this entry, pictures and Scriptures regarding Light are featured.
Enjoy looking through my favorites and may God bless you in a special way today!
"Classroom Fixture"
June 2010
"And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light."
(Genesis 1:3 - New International Version)
"Glowing Specs"
June 2010
"What you decide on will be done, and light will shine on your ways."
(Job 22:28 - New International Version)
"Downpour"
June 2010
"He redeemed my soul from going down to the pit, and I will live to enjoy the light."
(Job 33:28 - New International Version)
"Multi-Color in Solitary"
June 2010
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."
(Matthew 5:14 - New International Version)
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[ The Validity of Jesus' Testimony ]
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,
'I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"
(John 8:12 - New International Version)
I am Choosing to Chase after Jesus ...
because after playing with kids, working with teenagers, & receiving a confirmation of my Call, I have found that it is worth it!!
Hello friends!!
A lot has happened since I talked with you last. I will try my best to fill in the gaps.
Elementary Camp II ended on Thursday afternoon of last week, but I left Wednesday morning. That was hard, because as with the first camp, I became attached to all the kids at Camp. This time around, I was a co-leader of the Bouncing Bobcats, and the eight kids in my group were absolutely incredible. These are memories I will constantly cherish!!
I left Camp early because I headed to Marion, Indiana for World Gospel Mission’s 100th Celebration. A lot of things happened there and the way there that I did not expect.
First, I did not anticipate how I literally and epically failed with several attempts of conversing in Spanish with native speakers (If you are practicing the language now, I suggest never quitting, even if it is for school or for work. When you do not use a language for a period of time, picking it back up becomes more difficult. Speaking of which, I should be studying some Thai now).
Second, I did not expect to see so many missionaries, representing so many countries, cultures, and causes for Christ. Even among our group, several people groups utilized multiple languages, including, but certainly not limited to: Spanish, French, Japanese, Navajo, and Swahili. I was surprised and even thrilled to hear so many languages in a weekend while remaining in America! But more importantly, as was mentioned, “the language of Love will be the only one spoken in Heaven.” And fortunately, we have eternity of talking with complete comprehension of one another in this special dialect!
Third, I did not plan on not attending Celebration. I know the double negative is not correct, (but wait, isn’t your major in journalism?), but bear with me. Let me explain.
When I arrived at the Phoenix airport on Wednesday morning, my heart sunk to my stomach when I discovered that my flight ticket had been mistakenly never purchased. I was stuck in the Phoenix airport without anywhere to go.
After making four frantic calls to friends and family, on impulse, I did something new that I have never done in a moment of crisis; something that I have previously and unfortunately turned to as a final resort.
I prayed.
Yes, I was still distressed and frustrated, but honestly, I could not think of doing anything else in those moments, until I felt led to open the Bible.
I flipped through to three different sections before settling down to examine Joel.
Uncertain as to what I would read, I started reading:
Rend Your Heart
“12 ‘Even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.’
13 ‘Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, …’
The second after I read the word “compassionate,” Sandy Anderson called me and delivered confirmation and comfort by simply stating that a few people were in charge of attempting to get me on her flight later that day. While nothing was set in stone, and believe me, as I soon discovered, I had to jump through several hoops after that phone call, I started to receive a peace, knowing everything would work out for God’s glory.
Even though I knew the situation was now on its way to the up and up, I felt God leading me back to Joel. So I continued reading:
13 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, … slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
14 Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing— grain offerings and drink offerings for the LORD your God.
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly.
16 Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; bring together the elders, gather the children …
The LORD's Answer
18 Then the LORD will be jealous for his land and take pity on his people.
19 The LORD will reply to them: "I am sending you grain, new wine and oil, enough to satisfy you fully; never again will I make you an object of scorn to the nations.
20d Surely he has done great things.
21 Be not afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice. Surely the LORD has done great things.
23 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.
24 The threshing floors will be filled with grain; the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.
26 You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed.
27 Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and that there is no other; never again will my people be shamed.
(Joel 2:12-16, 18-19, 20d, 21, 23-24, 26-27 - New International Version)
I bolded certain portions of this text for specific purposes. These portions profoundly spoke to me in the following simple ways.
Verse 14: I shed several tears after reading this verse. God had met my need and proved His faithfulness not a moment earlier. Wow! From now on looking back, I need to always remember to turn to Him, like I did in this situation, even when everything is going great and even when everything crumbles, because I will face both types of circumstances again in this life.
Verse 27: Events happen in our lives for a reason. Yeah, I sure did not want this event to happen. But I am glad that this misfortune came my way and that I learned something significant from it.
After coming back from Celebration last Monday, I watched an hour of Dr. Phil on TV. That is not how I normally spend my time, but I was intrigued by the show’s topic. A woman speaking on the show stated about something unfortunate that had happened to her. In retrospect, she stated that such events in life: “will either make you bitter or make you better.” Like her, I chose the latter at the airport, and I hope to continue choosing the latter later in my life. Despite having misfortunes, I have had and always will have God on my side.
Verse 15: I have already shared variations of this story with a number of different people. And I felt compelled to share this lesson I have learned through this medium. So I am being faithful to following this verse’s command, because I truly believe God desired for me to share this lesson with you.
So, needless to say, God has been on the move, regardless as to my geographical location. I have witnessed God moving in the life of a kid when He accepted Jesus Christ as His personal Lord and Savior at the last Camp. I have seen God speak to those youth at Celebration (Go Team Africa!) as they selected to financially raise the funds to pay for the construction of a church in Uganda by June 2011.
And I finally received more confirmation about my future: God has called me into missions. I am unsure how and where, but I am destined to incorporate this ministry into my life somehow and somewhere. Those details will come when I need to know them.
During the first Evening Session at Celebration, Dr. Tom Hermiz, a past WGM President, stated the following: “God may not reveal what He has for you now. You may not be ready for that information tonight. … [But] when God calls [where He leads] is not a suggestion, it is a command. If faith cannot take risks, it is not faith.”
For now and forever more, I will continue to follow Him, alive in faith.
Feel free to respond to this post. I would love to hear your reactions and how God has been moving in your life lately. We need the support of each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, so feel free to journal. For today, I encourage you to chase after Jesus. It is SO worth it! Just ask Peter and Andrew.
18As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
19"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
20At once they left their nets and followed him.
(Matthews 4:18-20 – New International Version)
Thanks for reading. Enjoy the rest of your day. Chase after Jesus!!
Joey
Hello friends!!
A lot has happened since I talked with you last. I will try my best to fill in the gaps.
Elementary Camp II ended on Thursday afternoon of last week, but I left Wednesday morning. That was hard, because as with the first camp, I became attached to all the kids at Camp. This time around, I was a co-leader of the Bouncing Bobcats, and the eight kids in my group were absolutely incredible. These are memories I will constantly cherish!!
I left Camp early because I headed to Marion, Indiana for World Gospel Mission’s 100th Celebration. A lot of things happened there and the way there that I did not expect.
First, I did not anticipate how I literally and epically failed with several attempts of conversing in Spanish with native speakers (If you are practicing the language now, I suggest never quitting, even if it is for school or for work. When you do not use a language for a period of time, picking it back up becomes more difficult. Speaking of which, I should be studying some Thai now).
Second, I did not expect to see so many missionaries, representing so many countries, cultures, and causes for Christ. Even among our group, several people groups utilized multiple languages, including, but certainly not limited to: Spanish, French, Japanese, Navajo, and Swahili. I was surprised and even thrilled to hear so many languages in a weekend while remaining in America! But more importantly, as was mentioned, “the language of Love will be the only one spoken in Heaven.” And fortunately, we have eternity of talking with complete comprehension of one another in this special dialect!
Third, I did not plan on not attending Celebration. I know the double negative is not correct, (but wait, isn’t your major in journalism?), but bear with me. Let me explain.
When I arrived at the Phoenix airport on Wednesday morning, my heart sunk to my stomach when I discovered that my flight ticket had been mistakenly never purchased. I was stuck in the Phoenix airport without anywhere to go.
After making four frantic calls to friends and family, on impulse, I did something new that I have never done in a moment of crisis; something that I have previously and unfortunately turned to as a final resort.
I prayed.
Yes, I was still distressed and frustrated, but honestly, I could not think of doing anything else in those moments, until I felt led to open the Bible.
I flipped through to three different sections before settling down to examine Joel.
Uncertain as to what I would read, I started reading:
Rend Your Heart
“12 ‘Even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.’
13 ‘Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, …’
The second after I read the word “compassionate,” Sandy Anderson called me and delivered confirmation and comfort by simply stating that a few people were in charge of attempting to get me on her flight later that day. While nothing was set in stone, and believe me, as I soon discovered, I had to jump through several hoops after that phone call, I started to receive a peace, knowing everything would work out for God’s glory.
Even though I knew the situation was now on its way to the up and up, I felt God leading me back to Joel. So I continued reading:
13 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, … slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.
14 Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing— grain offerings and drink offerings for the LORD your God.
15 Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly.
16 Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; bring together the elders, gather the children …
The LORD's Answer
18 Then the LORD will be jealous for his land and take pity on his people.
19 The LORD will reply to them: "I am sending you grain, new wine and oil, enough to satisfy you fully; never again will I make you an object of scorn to the nations.
20d Surely he has done great things.
21 Be not afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice. Surely the LORD has done great things.
23 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.
24 The threshing floors will be filled with grain; the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.
26 You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed.
27 Then you will know that I am in Israel, that I am the LORD your God, and that there is no other; never again will my people be shamed.
(Joel 2:12-16, 18-19, 20d, 21, 23-24, 26-27 - New International Version)
I bolded certain portions of this text for specific purposes. These portions profoundly spoke to me in the following simple ways.
Verse 14: I shed several tears after reading this verse. God had met my need and proved His faithfulness not a moment earlier. Wow! From now on looking back, I need to always remember to turn to Him, like I did in this situation, even when everything is going great and even when everything crumbles, because I will face both types of circumstances again in this life.
Verse 27: Events happen in our lives for a reason. Yeah, I sure did not want this event to happen. But I am glad that this misfortune came my way and that I learned something significant from it.
After coming back from Celebration last Monday, I watched an hour of Dr. Phil on TV. That is not how I normally spend my time, but I was intrigued by the show’s topic. A woman speaking on the show stated about something unfortunate that had happened to her. In retrospect, she stated that such events in life: “will either make you bitter or make you better.” Like her, I chose the latter at the airport, and I hope to continue choosing the latter later in my life. Despite having misfortunes, I have had and always will have God on my side.
Verse 15: I have already shared variations of this story with a number of different people. And I felt compelled to share this lesson I have learned through this medium. So I am being faithful to following this verse’s command, because I truly believe God desired for me to share this lesson with you.
So, needless to say, God has been on the move, regardless as to my geographical location. I have witnessed God moving in the life of a kid when He accepted Jesus Christ as His personal Lord and Savior at the last Camp. I have seen God speak to those youth at Celebration (Go Team Africa!) as they selected to financially raise the funds to pay for the construction of a church in Uganda by June 2011.
And I finally received more confirmation about my future: God has called me into missions. I am unsure how and where, but I am destined to incorporate this ministry into my life somehow and somewhere. Those details will come when I need to know them.
During the first Evening Session at Celebration, Dr. Tom Hermiz, a past WGM President, stated the following: “God may not reveal what He has for you now. You may not be ready for that information tonight. … [But] when God calls [where He leads] is not a suggestion, it is a command. If faith cannot take risks, it is not faith.”
For now and forever more, I will continue to follow Him, alive in faith.
Feel free to respond to this post. I would love to hear your reactions and how God has been moving in your life lately. We need the support of each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, so feel free to journal. For today, I encourage you to chase after Jesus. It is SO worth it! Just ask Peter and Andrew.
18As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
19"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
20At once they left their nets and followed him.
(Matthews 4:18-20 – New International Version)
Thanks for reading. Enjoy the rest of your day. Chase after Jesus!!
Joey
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Reliving My Childhood
Hello friends!!
Today, isn't it great to be alive? I sure think so!
And the best part of being alive is that we can look back.
Recently, I have had an epiphany that from current circumstances,
I have had to grow up quickly.
Graduating from college was a huge step.
Not returning to school, at least in the near future, is a big relief, but it will also be a change.
And I have big plans ahead awaiting me after my time in Arizona.
Anticipating what teaching in Thailand will be like excites me each day.
But last Wednesday,
I had a chance to abandon both the present and future to take a trip to the past.
I journeyed back to remember my earliest, happiest memories as a kid:
celebrating my sixth birthday at McDonald's,
riding my bike up and down my neighborhood,
and swinging high to catch a glimpse of the sunset over the Rocky Mountains,
all in Great Falls, Montana.
Last Wednesday, as part of the Elementary Camp Schedule,
I had the opportunity to return to my childhood,
just for a few hours, by visiting the Childrens' Museum in Phoenix.
I enjoyed seeing our Campers enjoy their time.
And, if you know me well, I took my camera,
looking forward to capturing some images, enjoying my time in that way.
Posted below are some of my favorites from the trip.
I encourage you, after reading this post, to look at these pictures,
and remember your own memories as a child.
It is perfectly OK and natural to look back,
because from the past, we have a better glimpse as to what to do,
and also what to avoid,
in the present and future as we continue living our lives.
Embrace your childhood, reliving it is so much fun!! :)
"Sand Shows Everything Left Behind"
June 2010
"Umbrella"
June 2010
"Green Star Releases Green Beans"
June 2010
"2,700 CDs"
June 2010
Camp, The First
Hi again friends!
Last week,
nearly non-stop from Sunday evening to Thursday morning,
I participated in Elementary Camp I.
And it was an incredible blessing,
for the Campers, all the Staff, and especially for me.
At times, I wonder why I have not invested more of my time with kids in the past,
because I enjoyed myself so much last week.
I could look back and regret, but I am actively choosing not to do so.
That is what this summer is for.
I am out in Arizona, enjoying my time out here,
making new friends and contacts, and being blessed in ways I never expected.
I was one of two leaders for the Hopping Javelinas
(East Coast friends, this animal is a type of rodent that is only found out in the West).
The five kids in my group, four girls and one boy,
learned about "Walking With Jesus"
through such fun and encouraging activities and classes as:
Time with God, Recreation, Morning & Evening Sessions,
Awesome Art, Creative Cooking, Magnificent Magic, and Bodacious Bible.
I have participated in VBS,
at Mt. Olive Brethren Church in Pineville, Virginia in the past, assisting with the Music,
but I had so much fun getting to know these,
and many other, kids really well by serving as their Counselor last week.
God is so good!
This entire Camp experience is one I look forward to repeating three more times this summer.
So, now I wait, enjoying the break this upcoming week,
but joyfully looking forward to the next opportunity that Camp rolls around.
And it will roll around pretty quickly.
This one went fast, and the other three will.
For now, please join me in prayer.
My desire is for Camp to be a refreshing time of new beginning
for the Campers who just left,
and the Campers who are waiting for their turn to come.
God's blessings to you today,
enjoy the pictures (try to find, it should not be too difficult :) )
and I will talk with you later!!
Joey :)
"1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,
'Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?'
2He called a little child and had him stand among them.
3And he said: 'I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.' "
(Matthew 18:1-5 - New International Version)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Why Not?
This morning, I woke up to make a big decision for myself. While getting ready for the day, my mind drifted from one thought to another, as it typically does, as I wiped away sleepies from my eyes and attempted to interpret my unusual dream from the night before. During my thought process, I started dwelling on the fact that I truly desired to know more of God.
"Oh, I can start reading a passage from the Bible tonight." I initially thought.
But then, I reconsidered. "Why not start reading the whole Bible tonight?" I felt content with that resolution, for only a minute.
Finally, for my third thought, I reasoned, "Why not start the whole Bible RIGHT NOW?" School is over. I have no other excuse for NOT committing this task and its time commitment over to God.
So after applying sunscreen over my body, fixing the sheets on my bed, and tiding up the rest of my room, I sprawled out on my bed and began reading, for a good 20 minutes, to begin this morning. And I would not have wanted to start it any other way. While I did not technically start reading the Bible this morning, I discovered how intricately the New International Version (NIV) was created. I was fascinated with what I read and learned, and I look forward to going to bed tonight, to start reading Scripture and learning even more.
As more of God's confirmation, I found the following quote while starting work today.
"The more profoundly we study this wonderful Book and the more closely we observe its divine precepts, the better citizens we become and the higher will be the destiny of our nation."
William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States
God has sincerely confirmed that this is what He desires for me to do now. So I say, why not?
I have not committed finishing the Bible on any sort of deadline. I have simply committed to reading the Bible in entirety, start to finish, for the first time in my life. And I will finish when I finish. In order to make the passages more meaningful, I also plan to read the Scripture passages aloud as one of the first things I do in the mornings and one of the final things I do in the evenings. And I hope to know more of God as His Word becomes alive in new ways to me.
I share this story with you to encourage you to follow what God has placed on your heart. Start planning to save for that missions trip that you want to go on. Begin preparing whatever you need to jump-start your next ministry opportunity. Pray for God to place something on your heart. Do what God has called you to accomplish.
In fact, Scripture beckons us to do what is on our heart for Him NOW. "This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). So, what is stopping you to do what God has called you to do, not tomorrow, not even tonight, but this very minute? Why not take a leap, like I have decided to take? Ask yourself, why not?
"Oh, I can start reading a passage from the Bible tonight." I initially thought.
But then, I reconsidered. "Why not start reading the whole Bible tonight?" I felt content with that resolution, for only a minute.
Finally, for my third thought, I reasoned, "Why not start the whole Bible RIGHT NOW?" School is over. I have no other excuse for NOT committing this task and its time commitment over to God.
So after applying sunscreen over my body, fixing the sheets on my bed, and tiding up the rest of my room, I sprawled out on my bed and began reading, for a good 20 minutes, to begin this morning. And I would not have wanted to start it any other way. While I did not technically start reading the Bible this morning, I discovered how intricately the New International Version (NIV) was created. I was fascinated with what I read and learned, and I look forward to going to bed tonight, to start reading Scripture and learning even more.
As more of God's confirmation, I found the following quote while starting work today.
"The more profoundly we study this wonderful Book and the more closely we observe its divine precepts, the better citizens we become and the higher will be the destiny of our nation."
William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States
God has sincerely confirmed that this is what He desires for me to do now. So I say, why not?
I have not committed finishing the Bible on any sort of deadline. I have simply committed to reading the Bible in entirety, start to finish, for the first time in my life. And I will finish when I finish. In order to make the passages more meaningful, I also plan to read the Scripture passages aloud as one of the first things I do in the mornings and one of the final things I do in the evenings. And I hope to know more of God as His Word becomes alive in new ways to me.
I share this story with you to encourage you to follow what God has placed on your heart. Start planning to save for that missions trip that you want to go on. Begin preparing whatever you need to jump-start your next ministry opportunity. Pray for God to place something on your heart. Do what God has called you to accomplish.
In fact, Scripture beckons us to do what is on our heart for Him NOW. "This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). So, what is stopping you to do what God has called you to do, not tomorrow, not even tonight, but this very minute? Why not take a leap, like I have decided to take? Ask yourself, why not?
Retreat Images
Hello everyone.
These images are among my favorites
that I found especially meaningful while on Retreat last week.
I have only entitled them for my purposes.
I owe much thanks to the Franciscan Renewal Center, located in Scottsdale, Arizona,
for creating and preserving such masterpieces.
May God speak to you as you reflect upon these images.
"Remembering The Family I Remember" (Grandma Agnes, Papa, Uncle Ken, and Alvin)
June 2010
"Swooping Spirit"
June 2010
"Drips"
June 2010
"And She Looks Out, Eternally"
June 2010
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