Author Archives: Mark

A Poem

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Mark

Hope is like a toddler in the surf, a candle in the draft, a frail child at recess. Hope is held up on the thinnest string: So easily he falls prey to the waves, the wind, the bully’s words. We … Continue reading →

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Firestarter

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Mark

Today is a big day in Newcastle.  There is a huge concert, starting at 4pm.  Headlining act is a blast from the past – The Prodigy.  There will be between 5 and 10 thousand people descending on our little town, … Continue reading →

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A Familiar Question

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Mark

Really interesting post on Carl Medearis’ blog about what a missionary is.  Such a familiar conversation (not with our children, of course).  Highlight: I asked her what she thought we were doing while in Lebanon. Her answer was as shocking … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Pat’s (Part 2)

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Mark

Wow…is it Friday already?  Happy St. Patrick’s day.  Interestingly enough, it’s a lot less of a big deal here than it is in the States.  In Indianapolis, they dye the canal green, drink green beer, wear all kinds of ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Simple Joys

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Mark

I’m at our favorite coffee shop right now.  I’ve started going here one morning a week, just to be out among people and also because I get stir crazy working from home all the time.  It’s a cool place – … Continue reading →

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A Short Non-update

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Mark

I wanted to give a short update because we’ve been a bit absent in the blog department.  One reason is that we’ve been really busy in the evenings lately and haven’t had a lot of time to sit and write … Continue reading →

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Getting Creative

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Mark

It’s been a long time since we posted, so I’ll not try to do it all at once.  I just wanted to announce some good news.  Last week I accepted a position as a web developer with Adair Creative Group, … Continue reading →

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Piper on the Economy

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Mark

I love what John Piper has to say about the economic situation: http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1588_John_Piper_on_the_Economic_Downturn/ Peace, Mark

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What’s New and What’s Not

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Mark

It’s been a little while since we posted last.  Really, not too much has happened.  I started the year off with a ripping case of flu, running a fever of just under 102deg. (F) four days in a row and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Photos

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Mark

Check out “The Year 2008 in Photographs” from the Boston Globe.  There are some BEAUTIFUL photos (and some disturbing ones): http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/the_year_2008_in_photographs_p.html Peace.

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