What is “Shalom” anyway? And what is this blog about?
Shalom Means Peace … And So Much More. Shalom is the Hebrew word for holistic peace — peace that permeates every aspect of our lives and our being. It is a word used throughout scripture to describe the absolute joy, flourishing, fulfillment, and bliss found in the presence of God. It also conveys the beautiful, interdependent relationships that God’s people eternally share with Him, each other, and all of creation.
Nothing Broken… Nothing Missing… The way things are supposed to be. Shalom is what has come into the world through Christ, and is made complete when Christ returns and fully eradicates sin and death forever. God is glorified as Shalom happens. We have a mission as God’s people to discover and display the Shalom of God’s Kingdom to this hurting world by faithfully proclaiming the Gospel in WORD and DEED as we share life with our neighbors. This blog documents one Kingdom Family’s journey to Shalom…
After getting back from Japan I have had so many chances to share about the amazing things God is doing there through His church as well as the many needs Japan is facing. Last Thursday, Bart and I were invited on “The Good Life” (TV45.org) We were on the show for about 15 minutes or […]
Bright flashes of color adorned the tables. Clever “Bloom where you are planted” signs were posted. Decorated seed packets were set as reminders. A delicious menu was planned. A panelist of women speakers was scheduled. ~ Everything we ready for the End of the Year Women’s brunch for the seminary wives and female students. I […]
SpendYourself.org team member Isaac Knopp (MTW) is headed to Japan for the summer. His most recent prayer letter is below. If you would like to be on the team and join him in the relief work he will be doing please fill out this form. Please pray for Isaac, that God will provide all of […]
This is a continuation of my musings in The Meanest Mommy on the Block and probably the root of why I end up being so tired and short with my kids. Several days after my grown-up temper tantrum and exasperation with my children, I was having my quiet time and these words popped out to […]
So what happens next for those who went? SpendYourself and JS Resources have decided to continue to partner to help Japan during this time when they need us most. There is indescribable need there I cannot even explain in words. But, at the same time this is a unique opportunity when hearts are open to […]
Daniel Josiah was the most amusing person to talk to today. First, in the car, today he made the insightful comment: Mommy, the desert is the first hottest place in the whole earth. Second is Florida. Then later in the day… Daniel Josiah had found a nice round rock and showed it to me this […]
The meanest Mommy on the block. Literally. Coming off of a week of intense activity, late nights, leaving all of my household jobs to be done later, I was spent. But the funny thing about being a mommy of four small children is, they could care less if you are “spent”. They still need to […]
Danny and Kimberly Iverson met while in college and fell in love 3 years later while Danny was leading an inner-city ministry in Newark, NJ. Their hearts for the disinvested spaces of society, and the conviction of God’s love and redemptive purposes for such places, drew them together on mission and continues to be a driving force as they follow God’s calling to discover and display an expression of the body of Christ that is focused on reconciliation and renewal. They love being on mission with their family of eight children – Daniel Josiah, Trinity, Katy-Grace, Benjamin Zion, Malachi, Judah, Gwennalyn and Joel. They currently live in Atlanta, GA and are sharing life with their neighbors and leading a house church and community development organization called Restore Life. Sign up to receive their newsletter.
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