Educate to Elevate Building in Sunnyside Houston. “When God throws you a curve ball, I’m just trying to figure out how to hit it,” – Decatur Wilson. A little over a year ago, a connection through a former Rice University Impact Movement leader led us to a meaningful encounter. We met Decatur Wilson, a humbleContinueContinue reading “Curve Ball”
Category Archives: Campus
Engaged Sage
Tom Fritz and Lorna Johnson are sages. These two dedicated servants have each spent over 50 years ministering with Cru, shaping countless lives. It was an immense privilege to learn from them when I was a young staff member. Though both are grandparents, their passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ burns as brightlyContinueContinue reading “Engaged Sage”
In the Dark
On this day of ministry, Tyrone and I entered a school in the Aldine Independent School District. We passed through a metal detector and were ushered into the principal’s office. Principal Ross was glad to see us, and shared to meet him in the library where the staff meeting would occur. As we strolled throughContinueContinue reading “In the Dark”
Tied up
On May 15, Tyrone and I participated in the Ike 9 College Prep Higher Learning Field Trip and Life Skills Workshop at Eisenhower Ninth Grade School (Ike 9). The purpose of the workshop was to introduce students to essential skills and opportunities critical to their growth and development into productive adults. A few weeks priorContinueContinue reading “Tied up”
Access
MenofSteelejan24 I once lived in “Hell.” This was the nickname of the only all-male floor in my dormitory at Rice University. Access is what I remember most from my second year in Hell. This marked the first year that internet and cable TV was available in everyone’s dorm room. You can only imagine what youngContinueContinue reading “Access”
Tale of Two Classes
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. My senior, Nala, recently completed this famous English author’s historical fiction set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. I remember reading this novel for a high school assignment. It’s funny to think how this Englishman’sContinueContinue reading “Tale of Two Classes”
Disciple
Leon trains students of Klein Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) on how to share the Gospel. “Houston pastor ordered to pay $2.45 million …” Click2Houston website This headline grabbed my attention recently. A jury reached a verdict in the case involving a local pastor finding him liable for passing a sexually transmitted disease to someone andContinueContinue reading “Disciple”
Foreign Smoke
Gazing outside the window of our thirteenth-floor room, gray hazy views limited visibility to the downtown Chicago skyline. Faint burning smells permeated the inside of our room. Morning television news anchors declared, “Worst air quality in the world today!” Melanie, Elle and I were present in Chicago, IL on that day as Canadian wildfires raged.ContinueContinue reading “Foreign Smoke”
Fearless Faith
Fellow International staff- Melanie with Chelsea Old Friends – Leon and Pastor Dhati Lewis Birthday dinner with Leon Mack Tom Fritz and Leon Best While in South Africa, Leon and I had an opportunity to serve with a local team that incorporated several different target audiences. Over the years we have grown to enjoy collaborationContinueContinue reading “Fearless Faith”
Life Happens
Can a missionary really take a break? Life happens!
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