So here I am- a continent, three cultures, and two months since my last post. A lot has changed. For starters, I'm still working with the IMB. Our regional leadership has been a tremendous support as we've begun the "About Europe" meetings and worked to launch the Upstream Collective. My ...
I'm not the sensitive emotional type. I never cry at weddings. I hate romantic comedies. I think that pictures of babies in flower pots should be considered cruelty. I don't save souvenirs, birthday cards, or mementos.
As I pack up to leave the field, I'm experiencing this strange sensation- emotion. ...
If you read my last post, you know that after six years, I am moving back to the United States. I'm filled with mixed emotions as I try to sort through what this means for my life and retirement plan. I've moved into that pensive, reflective mode; everything I ...
It is comforting and empowering to know for sure that you're doing what you need to be doing. The big decisions are a lot simpler when you're sure of the parameters. You rest easier in the face of troubles because there are some things you just won't question no matter ...
I've spent the last couple of days reading through my blog. I'm amazed at how much I've written about pretty much the same thing. There were times when thoughts and questions flowed and I posted frequently. There were other times where everything dried up and I hardly wrote anything at ...
As a missionary, I am tempted to lie on a regular basis. It may or may not surprise you to read that statement, but it's true nonetheless. What's more, I find the temptation strongest when I'm talking with a coworker, partner, or supporter. It all starts out innocently enough; someone ...
Unless writing a lot makes one a "writer," Ernest is an unemployed former missionary. After more than six years in Western Europe, he is moving to Portland, where he drinks too much coffee and over-analyzes human behavior. For more about Ernest, visit the About page where you can read a long-time reader's interview with him. Or, if you don't mind waiting a very, very long time, send him an email.