“The whole outlook of mankind might be changed if we could all believe that we dwell under a friendly sky and that the God of heaven, though exalted in power and majesty, is eager to be friends with us.”
— A.W. Tozer
Welcome to our blog page. The content here, up through the year 2022, was originally posted on my personal blog/website (chrisdeman.com). As God continues to lead us into different ways of being spiritually formed, our creative outlets have also transitioned. So, we’re simplifying into one web presence. We hope that you find encouragement, challenge, a bit of humor, and honest reflection on our experience with God in the commonplace.
Adventure in ET - Part 6
It is the rainy season in Ethiopia…
Adventure in ET - Part 5
I know in Mexico they call it Montezuma’s revenge. I don’t know who to blame while in Africa, but somebody (or something) took some serious revenge on me last night…
Adventure in ET - Part 4
We were beckoned again this morning to prayer by our Muslim friends. Not to be outdone, a rooster offered his morning call to worship. (perhaps he was a Muslim rooster?) Awakened from our sleep, we started the day…
Adventure in ET - Part 3
Well, it was a rough night for most of our group…
Adventure in ET - Part 2
We had our first Ethiopian coffee this morning. Very strong, and good. Drank it straight-up – no Splenda here!
Adventure in ET - Part 1
The journey begins...now!
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th. Culturally, the convergence of a day and date that is unlucky. A 24-hour period to take care with sidewalk cracks, black cats, broken mirrors, walking under ladders and opening umbrellas inside. For our family, Friday the 13th is significant for very non-superstitious reasons.
Possibilities with the Spirit
(Guest post by Katrina)
Windy City Waffles
Our big-sized family took-on the big city this week. Yep, Chicago will never be the same. Okay, Chicago handled us just fine, but we will never be the same. And that’s good.
Making Arrangements
What does it mean to arrange my life? Even more, to arrange it so I’m content, joyful and appropriately confident?
Why all the Hubbub?
I confess. I watched. But only for five minutes. Really.
Loving Thread
(Guest post from Katrina)
A few weeks ago, I learned the importance of loving thread when I got together with some friends to re-purpose some old t-shirts.
Duped?
It’s the most radical, audacious, absurd reality ever. Inconceivable. Mysterious. Wonderful.
Two Gardens, Two Choices
Twice there has been a garden and a choice.
Deere Strike
Colored in gaudy green and yellow, John Deere is a bulwark of Americana. Rugged. Reliable. Trusted. Even in my dreams, I never owned one. Long ago I resigned myself to a destiny of off-brand mowing drudgery.