tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post1077117722118456117..comments2024-02-10T01:38:44.715-08:00Comments on Life Lessons: Expanded ViewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-66529911500664927452012-02-09T11:19:38.799-08:002012-02-09T11:19:38.799-08:00Marja - This was a big trip for us! It was a reall...Marja - This was a big trip for us! It was a really long flight - but worth every minute. I know you speak from experience when it comes to travel. What an awesome opportunity you have to split your time between two different countries. And it sounds like your non-profit is keeping you traveling too! Hugs & Blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-80201318079222989862012-02-08T07:07:07.216-08:002012-02-08T07:07:07.216-08:00Thanks for this post Maria. I always urge people t...Thanks for this post Maria. I always urge people to go and travel, it is such an eye opener!Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-72482053657725388292012-02-07T18:00:06.037-08:002012-02-07T18:00:06.037-08:00Susan - Hello! Wow - I'm sure your cousin came...Susan - Hello! Wow - I'm sure your cousin came back with wonderful memories! What an opportunity. Steve and I thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and were humbled by the worship of the believers we were privileged to meet! Have a blessed week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-58214739891960137222012-02-07T17:58:05.627-08:002012-02-07T17:58:05.627-08:00Great to see you, Marji! The trip WAS amazing and ...Great to see you, Marji! The trip WAS amazing and it was so neat to see the Xhosa peoples' love for the Lord! Their heartfelt worship is something I'll always remember!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-8903460947470739772012-02-07T17:15:05.829-08:002012-02-07T17:15:05.829-08:00My cousin spent a year working in South Africa and...My cousin spent a year working in South Africa and loved the country. I'm glad you and Steve had the opportunity to minister there.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-57964516240628989792012-02-07T14:38:14.542-08:002012-02-07T14:38:14.542-08:00So enjoyed hearing about your trip, Maria. What an...So enjoyed hearing about your trip, Maria. What an exciting opportunity! I know you were blessed as you spread the Father's love.Marji Laine - Faith Driven Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863807987324920493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-37821398903796915152012-02-07T13:00:38.547-08:002012-02-07T13:00:38.547-08:00Rhonda - Welcome! I appreciate your insight! And y...Rhonda - Welcome! I appreciate your insight! And you're right about the Lord being able to stretch us anywhere. The place doesn't matter. Many times I just need to tune into where He's working and join Him there! Have a great day. God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-33609468162915348592012-02-07T12:58:40.861-08:002012-02-07T12:58:40.861-08:00Karen - Thanks so much for your prayers! I must co...Karen - Thanks so much for your prayers! I must confess one of my biggest concerns were the long flights. I usually don't sleep well on planes, but God provided and we had a wonderful trip! Have a blessed day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-58456346394800480042012-02-07T12:57:16.059-08:002012-02-07T12:57:16.059-08:00Stef - Thanks for stopping by! I must admit, as so...Stef - Thanks for stopping by! I must admit, as soon as I typed those words, that song came to mind! Wonderful reminder to put off selfishness.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-59647753214689426192012-02-07T12:53:04.245-08:002012-02-07T12:53:04.245-08:00Tracy - Great to see you! I appreciate your commen...Tracy - Great to see you! I appreciate your comment, and the wealth of information about those helping in the townships. It's good to hear of a large number of people who are meeting so many of the practical needs of the people in these areas!<br /><br />I probably didn't do a very good job of explaining our hosts comment - they have learned the Xhosa language and have established churches in the Port Elizabeth townships. A large part of their ministry involves training the Xhosa men to take over those works so they are run by national pastors. An amazing work!<br /><br />We thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful country! And hope we can visit again some day! Hugs & God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-54930957439037762732012-02-07T11:21:51.408-08:002012-02-07T11:21:51.408-08:00Hi Maria - I am so glad you got to know a little a...Hi Maria - I am so glad you got to know a little about our country but I am a little saddened by your hosts outlook. I personally know of many many white people in many cities and towns in South Africa who not only minister in the townships, they run daycares, foodbanks, soup kitchens, clinics, skills development,etc. Every Church I have ever been involved with has some form of outreach into the townships, in fact even my children's school the children go into the townships weekly and help the children to study, repair their leaking homes, play games with them. I know of people who run clinics in the townships as part of their own personal convictions. Our church has for many years run a school they built and funded from donations, in the township alongside counselling and clinics etc. <br /><br />We also have many organisations (Christian and other) that go into the townships and build homes for those who don't have. Many churches have outreaches further afield into the outlying rural areas where poverty is rife, and they go there in bus loads to be of service in Christ's name. <br /><br />Sorry for the long comment but I feel the need to defend those 1000's out there doing these things everyday out of a love for Christ and their fellow man who suffers greatly. <br /><br />Unfortunately there is much to be done, but much is also being done and often with not much of a budget.<br /><br />God bless<br />TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-46658505370670493262012-02-07T09:58:32.767-08:002012-02-07T09:58:32.767-08:00Good reminder! I love In My Own Little World by Ma...Good reminder! I love In My Own Little World by Matthew West. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmRH9e7wZBw&feature=relatedStephanie Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455149588554471056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-69317732780876374912012-02-07T06:36:05.010-08:002012-02-07T06:36:05.010-08:00I do get stuck in my own world, and I appreciate t...I do get stuck in my own world, and I appreciate this reminder. Thank you for sharing about some of your journey. Was praying for you while you were gone. Often wondered how it was going. <br />Thanks and blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-1539924435171530912012-02-07T06:10:36.288-08:002012-02-07T06:10:36.288-08:00There's nothing like leaving our comfort zones...There's nothing like leaving our comfort zones to change our perspective, is there? I've not gone that overseas, but the Lord has His own ways of stretching me, even stateside. In my town. In my home! <br /><br />Abiding in Him every single moment transforms my perspective, no matter where I am. Hopefully, by sticking close to Him, I'll be ready if He asks me to go to new and different places.<br /><br />Happy Tuesday, Maria.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.com