To build and strengthen the bridges that allow us to cross the chasms or dark waters of life
Daily bread. Whether it's the Matthew version ("this day") or the Luke version ("each day"), my time here has taught me to appreciate that each day's food provisions are a gift! A gift from God. There is no room for "likes" and "dislikes" in this place; there is food provided and we can choose to …
There are so many stories in this one photo. It is a statement of new life and of the oppressive heat that exists in this place. Look closely and you will see three roosters who have found relief from the heat in the shade. With daytime highs in the 110's, we are all seeking shade. …
It is the eve of Eid (pronounced "eed"). In a few hours, the sun will go down for the proposed last night of Ramadan. At 4 AM, the minaret will call the faithful to the mosque for prayer and the celebrations will begin. By 5 AM, the streets should be filled with people! Last year, over …
...purple and orange and blue. I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, too." The words of this song have been floating through my head today as I've been surrounded by children. At one point, we were surrounded by and playing with about 100 kids while the doctor and other members of …
We spent the better part of the afternoon serving a small community that has spring up outside one of the camps; individuals who did not make it into the camp. Today was medical team day. We are blessed with a remarkable young, Egyptian doctor. In 3.5 hours, we saw 76 people in need of care. …
It's harvest season here. The wheat has been cut down in the fields and is being brought in. On our way to our lodging on Friday, there was a section of highway that had at least five miles worth of semis lined up along the highway just waiting to be loaded with the wheat. Everywhere …
"Trust is a future word." - Father Kamal During the Greece pilgrimage, that phrase is one that I took to heart. Fr. Kamal was sharing that, when reading scripture, we should remember that the Jews had past and present but no future. I'd learned that last summer during CPE at Hebrew Home. However, Fr. Kamal …
I thank all of you for your love and prayers. After three glorious days (visiting places I'd never imagined I would) with my dear friend (and recent graduate) from seminary, the time has come to serve others at camp. It will make some of you nervous, but (just as the last three weeks could make …
It is hard to believe that this "formal" portion of my pilgrimage is completed. I met new friends, spent time with long-time friends, and was even visited mid-trip by a friend from home. I learned about Greek history and culture and how it played a role in the ministry of both Saint Paul and Saint …
In Acts 16:11-15, we read the account of the conversion of Lydia (and her entire household). Like Paul, we too traveled from Neapolis (now known as Kavala) to Philippi. And on the Sabbath Day we went outside the gate to the riverside, where we supposed there was a place of prayer, and we sat down …
"Krafting" a Bridge 