Author: Adam
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Pen Drawing – Timothy Krell
This is a drawing that Timothy did using ink brushes. If he had used felt tip or ballpoint pens he would not have been able to achieve the same delicate feel.
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Forming Community
The following is the answer to an email I received asking about us and how to take steps to form a mission community. I get this question on occasion and so I thought it would be good to post my answer here.Our community began as a number of us were involved in missions. About half…
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Goodbye
Unlocking the door while juggling my laptop and thermos, I wrestled the keys out of the lock and entered our dimly lit office. The morning sun crept through the blinds giving the room a warm, tranquil feeling. Spring was in full bloom which normally would fill the day’s labor with an energy that could mitigate…
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Thanks
Since Karen’s passing we have been surrounded by an outpouring of love and support from friends and family. Tim and the boys are being held up by this love and the blessing of community. From homework to doctor’s visits to hugs, the members are filling the gaps left from Karen’s absence. She is irreplaceable, but…
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Sunshine Personified
The following is the meditation I was privileged to share at Karen’s memorial service. Sarah Harding made the video which also was shown at the service. Karen was precious to us. We will miss her dearly. Today was a brilliantly sunny day and I couldn’t help but think of Karen. She was sunshine personified. How…
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Memorial
Karen, my close friend, went to be with the Lord on May 1st. Her memorial service was one of the hardest and most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced. Tim, her husband, movingly shared about her life and his love for her. He also read letters from their sons. He wanted me to share what they…
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Our Friend Has Gone Home
Karen Niles, an original member and dearest friend, died on Thursday, May 1st, Ascension Day. Unexpectedly, she had a rapid onset of leukemia that resulted in multiple strokes. She was 43 and is survived by her husband, Tim, and two boys, Jordan and Derek. We loved her beyond words. She was an incredibly kind and…
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Hearts Unfold Like Flowers
Spring has sprung and we are enjoying the lovely blossoms. Singing Joyful, Joyful this morning in our devotions, I had fresh appreciation for the words, “Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee.” God’s loveliness opens our hearts and changes us. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,God of glory, Lord of love;hearts unfold like flowers before thee,opening to…
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Redemptive Forgiveness
Recently I’ve been thinking about forgiveness. In community there are many opportunities to practice forgiveness. Alec Brooks, who visits us from time to time, shared with us this last week on this very topic. His message was a blessing to us and confirms the things we were seeing about forgiveness. The main idea is that…
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Art Class – Mixed Media, Pen
These are several pieces that the Jr. High and High School art class has recently completed. The middle picture is done with pen, and the other pictures are a mix of watercolor and pen.