Monthly Archives: July 2008

When I was little I loved to see magic shows. Until I was about 31 I thought the magician was doing real magic, and not just using sleight of hand or other tricks to fool my mind. I had a … Continue reading →

Kelly Brenna Molly While I am still a little fuzzy from the Turkey trip, my head is also spinning because of all the transitions my girls are going through. For many years I felt like I always had one doing … Continue reading →

IMPACT plans some time into the journey for personal reflection, debrief as a team, and sightseeing. Our last days were full and productive. The most meaningful day for me was in Ephesus. Scripture came alive as I pictured the riot … Continue reading →

This was an amazing way to spend the Sabbath. I walked where people from the Bible walked. We set out from Antalya, the very harbor where Paul left from on his journey. We traveled to Laodicea, where John accused the … Continue reading →

The owner of the school invited the team to breakfast at her house. She has two stories on the top floor of a beautiful building with a view of mountains and ocean. She fed us and fed us and then … Continue reading →

In case you are Anton’s friend or mother, you may be wondering why I never write about him. It’s because he is off doing incredible wonderful things with other people. He checks in with his five moms, tells us great … Continue reading →

Turkish food is amazing, so I thought I’d dedicate a post to it. Yum! The best bread in America tastes like cardboard compared to the bread in Turkey. There’s nothing like the variety and the flavor of the warm, soft, … Continue reading →

Today we made friendship bracelets with the mothers. One of them said “These bracelets mean that the Turkish women and the American women are friends.” Susan said “Yes, and don’t listen to what they say about Americans on TV.” “No, … Continue reading →

I am having an incredibly wonderful time. I can see God working through me. I am trying to give in three different areas: to the Turkish people who have welcomed my team with open arms and established deep relationships far … Continue reading →

We have befriended many of the shopkeepers in the old part of the city where we are staying. Ali, in the photo has been one of many who keeps inviting us to tea, and last night we took him up … Continue reading →