Category Archives: David & Jana’s Blog

Have you ever wanted to express something–a deep thankfulness from the heart, zealous indignation for wrongs committed, or perhaps the passion of true love–but just couldn’t find words that sufficiently reflected the feelings you had inside?   I think A.W. … Continue reading →

Why is it that I find it so incredibly easy to produce a long fluffy list of things for which I’m thankful that doesn’t include a single intangible item?   Perhaps it comes from the continuous rhythmic beat of our … Continue reading →

This has been a frustrating week for me (David) as I’m wrestling with the details of opening a bank account in Italy and also trying to get the correct documents for us to be able to get our Italian driver’s … Continue reading →

The month of August in Italy is the month when everyone takes vacation.   It is not uncommon for businesses to be closed for the entire month (or at least a couple weeks). Public transportation runs on a modified and … Continue reading →

Time flies when you’re having fun! I can’t believe we’ve already been in Italy for a week. Having arrived with all our bags and no complications, we were greeted at the airport by part of the “Italy team” of missionaries. … Continue reading →

I supposed, on some level, that the whole crossing of the Atlantic would have seemed more dramatic to me.   Just for the record, for those who haven’t noticed, I’ve been accused of being idealistic.   I’ve labored for the … Continue reading →

This has been a frustrating week for me (David) as I’m wrestling with the details of opening a bank account in Italy and also trying to get the correct documents for us to be able to start driving school to … Continue reading →

We were recently challenged by a confession of faith that Dr. James C. Denison quoted in his recent 2011 Lenten Devotional entitled, Making Christ Your King. This quote came from an African believer who was subsequently martyred for his faith. … Continue reading →

How many times have I asked myself this week the mildly penetrating question, “Do I really need that?”   It seems to be the recurring theme of our lives this month as Jana and I begin to pack our lives … Continue reading →

“Please show me your will about _____, Father.”   How many times have I prayed that prayer?   Or how about, “Lord, make it clear to me what direction to go regarding _____.”   Likewise, I’ve often asked, “If _____ … Continue reading →