One of our own, E, serves in Central Asia. We support his work as a community developer, English teacher, cycling advocate, and Jesus follower as he lives and shares the gospel to his friends. Happy (late) New Year from Central Asia. Last week, the foreigner community had a service for Epiphany, the tradition celebrating the arrival of the royal astrologers […]
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Liturgy Reflection & Benediction 01.02.11
Liturgy O God of new beginnings and wonderful surprises, thank you for the gift of a new year. May it be a time of grace for all we meet, a time to grow in faith and love, a time to renew our commitment to following your Son, Jesus. May it be a year of blessing for us, a time to […]
E’s Letter to Vox 9.29.10
Hey Vox, I wanna say thanks again for all the help for five years and especially the last year or so as I got ready to leave—financially and through your prayers and your love you made it possible not just for me to be here but to be here in good spirits, with a good head of faith on my […]
[Vox News] Bread Pudding Exchange Week
Do you have a delicious bread pudding recipe floating around in that kitchen of yours? Is it one that you have securely hidden away under heavy guard and is more closely guarded than the KFC’s original fried chicken recipe or McDonald’s special sauce? If so, this month is for you to quit hoarding that beautiful index card containing the directions […]
[Vox News] Awkward Moments Day Edition
Have you ever been THAT GUY or THAT GIRL who says the wrong thing at the wrong time? Do you put your foot in your mouth so often that you’ve grown accustomed to the taste? Have you tried to make a joke with the hope of getting a laugh, but instead you heard crickets and got awkward looks? Or were […]
[Vox News] Play The Recorder Month Edition
Before rock guitarists and ska tromboners started shredding on the big stage, their journey to stardom started from humble roots. Before the legendary Bruce Dickinson jettisoned the career of Gene Frenkle into superstardom by asking for more cowbell, his musical expedition began with a much simpler instrument. Yes, I am referring to the lowly recorder. Once seen as a grade […]
[Vox News] Super Holiday Trifecta Edition
What do you get when you feed Tres Leches cake a la mode to someone who is lactose intolerant? The same thing you get when Valentines day, Chinese New Year and the NBA All-Star fall on the same day. The perfect storm with a happy ending. On their own, each of these holidays have an irreparably flaccidity to them and […]