Weight-162 lbs.
I was watching a DVD the other day called “Rich”. It was recorded by a guy named Rob Bell who isa pastor at Mars Hill Community Church in Grand Rapids, MI. In the video he was talking about how Christ calls us to be generous because we have been blessed by God. You see [...]
Weight-159 lbs.
As hard as living on a cup of rice a day was, it really had its advantages. It gave focus to my life and helped me not to worry so much about problems that would normally bother me. Living a hand to mouth existence is difficult to explain. So much of your energy [...]
Weight-155.5 lbs.
I can’t remember what the movie was, but I do remember the quote. “Some men are born great, others have greatness thrust upon them.” Some people are just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, and have the foresight enough to see what could happen if they take a hold [...]
Weight-155.5
I woke up sore. My shoulders, my back and my arms were on fire from carrying shingles up and down the ladder the morning before. As I opened my eyes and began to take in some initial impressions of my health status, I realized it was going to be a bad day. [...]
Weight-156 lbs.
Zack came over yesterday after work. He asked me if he could bring his dinner with him and while I was tempted to say no after I found out what he had, I gave in realizing that most people aren’t willing to eat around me and so for a friend to eat in [...]
Selian Lutheran hospital is a modest operation by American standards, but in the next two years it has the potential to become one of the finest hospitals in all of Tanzania, and become a new hub for medical care in East Africa. That is because Selian is about to open a new medical center in [...]
Weight-157 lbs.
One thing I’ve noticed since starting in June is that I have more chances to play with people. Folks won’t eat in front of me. Now I would like to think that is because they are trying not to tempt me, but the real reason I think, is because they feel a [...]
Weight-160 lbs.
I find one fact about global hunger to be the most staggering for people when they hear it. A child dies every five seconds from hunger or a hunger related illness according to a 2003 article in The Lancet. I think it sticks out for people because they are able to process [...]
Weight-162.5
It was packed at church last night. Over 200 people crowded into the South Auditorium at Heartland Community Church for the Sunday evening 20-something service called Heartland: PM. Since starting to attend PM I have not seen a crowd like this and so it was a little overwhelming. So many new faces [...]
Weight-163.5
As I am writing this morning, I am eating my daily portion of rice and it is tasting great. I am in Fort Wayne, IN this weekend to spend some time with my friend Celine who is turning 27 today. All the way along the road yesterday my stomach was rumbling. I’m [...]
