Tuesday, February 8, 2022 XOXO. When you see those four letters what comes to mind? Love. Or love and kisses. Now picture the X’s as being large nails and the O’s as being a crown of thorns. What do you think of? Jesus. The One who paid the ultimate price to demonstrate His love for… Continue reading XOXO
Author: Mari Dekle
Tim and I downsized greatly from a 2500 sq ft house to a 36 foot long RV so we could be more flexible for this new chapter in our lives, following God's delicious unknown. We have been missionaries for the Lord Jesus Christ for over 30 years and are continually amazed at where He leads us. It is an exciting journey. May we always bring glory to HIS name!
Sing for Your Supper
“Sing for Your Supper” Wednesday, February 2, 2022 You’ve heard the expression, “Sing for Your Supper”, well, there was a time in my life when I had to literally sing for my supper. In fact, I had to sing for any meal!!! It was the summer of 1983. I had abandoned all my comfort zones… Continue reading Sing for Your Supper
My Valentine Baby
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 For all you cat lovers, you will understand. Yesterday my one of my babies died. My heart can’t even find the words to write right now (my husband understood and gave me those words to say). He was my valentine baby, born in our closet on Valentines Day 2014. And he… Continue reading My Valentine Baby
MISSIONS: The often-untold story!
Friday, January 21, 2022 Thoughts on seeing missions from the perspective of a missionary! What is a missionary? Tim and I are missionaries. We have been missionaries for over 30 years. Yet, there are so many misconceptions of what a missionary is. Therefore, I thought I would share with you this presentation I put together… Continue reading MISSIONS: The often-untold story!
A Love Story That Really Happened!
Monday, January 17, 2022 Many people ask Tim and I how we met. Hmmm. It is a pretty incredible love story that caught me totally unaware. I was comfortably settled in Alberta, Canada and totally NOT seeking a relationship. I actually thought I would end up marrying a retired missionary who had lost his wife… Continue reading A Love Story That Really Happened!
What Are You Praying For?
Monday, January 10, 2022 Our church here in TN has been focusing on prayer the last few weeks and several times the question was asked: What are you praying for? This weekend we held our first Garage Sale here in TN. Yes, in winter!!! It was cold. Thankfully most of it actually took place IN… Continue reading What Are You Praying For?
Quiz Results
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 I pray you all had a special Christmas celebrating the birth of our Messiah and King. It was a very different one for us this year celebrating in Tennessee with Tim’s folks. The last 6 years we have had the joy of celebrating with my family in Moses Lake. I have… Continue reading Quiz Results
Christmas Quiz
Monday, December 20, 2021 This is the week of Christmas and I would like to try something I have never tried before, well not in a blog… a Christmas contest in the form of a quiz! Yes, there are prizes 😀 Here is how it works: The contest will go till next the end of… Continue reading Christmas Quiz
Jesus, the Light of the World!
Saturday, December 18, 2021 Last Sunday evening we participated in the Christmas celebration, mom and dad’s church put on for the public, in hopes to reach many who normally don’t go to church, especially the children. There were all different types of activity: snacks, crafts, games… Tim and I had the best job, we had… Continue reading Jesus, the Light of the World!
Christmas of Hope
Friday, December 10, 2021 There has been a lot going on since I last wrote. We were one and a half weeks at the CEF Headquarters in Warrenton, MO helping out during their Spiritual Renewal Week. It was a very busy, very draining week, but oh a good one. We were very grateful to be… Continue reading Christmas of Hope