Sharing Christ's Love with International Students in North Texas
Steve and Maho came our house for Christmas dinner. They were able to experience the whole movie, “The Nativity” with our family. We all had bent and flexed because Steve’s “kind-of” vegetarianism. Typically we have had ham, roast beef or turkey in the past. This year we had a very good vegetarian chili that Lisa …
Dear [fname], We would like to wish you all a “Merry Christmas!” from our family to yours. We pray that God gives you a blessed time with family and friends during this special time of the year. You all mean so much to us. We also pray that God will give you a blessed new year …
With Thanksgiving (see all our Thanksgiving related pictures), the last couple of weeks saw periods of intense time with students. It also saw some times when we were shut down because of weather. It seemed to be reflection of what this year has been like. I don’t think we have every cancelled as many events …
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The Apostle John tells the Christmas story this way… John 1:1-18 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In …
Two days, Friday & Saturday, two Christmas parties (more pictures) hosted at two different homes for international students two from different campuses having two totally different experiences. Still… there was one purpose and one common result, the students had a great time, feeling loved and appreciated for a day they will never forget. On Friday, …
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Thanks to some generous Christmas gifts, we were able to take a brief family trip to Waco, Texas. One of the things we learned on the trip is that Waco was originally spelled Hueco after the Indian tribe that once inhabited the region. While there we visited the Cameron Park Zoo, the Dr. Pepper Museum …
