by Steve Thomason | Feb 29, 2016 | Devos
This morning I am struck by the simplicity and quiet nature of the Gospel. I read two passages. The first was Mark 12:28-44, since I am preaching on that passage this coming weekend. the second was John 20:11-23, since this is my next reading in The Journey. Both...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 26, 2016 | Animation, Sermons
Have you ever wondered how big the different temples were in Jerusalem. I was curious, so I made this simple animation to see the size comparison. We all know what an American Football field looks and feels like. Here are the temples in comparison to that. There is no...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 22, 2016 | Art, Live Art
I had the privilege to travel with a team from Grace Lutheran Church to Haiti, February 12-19, 2016. My job was to paint a mural on the wall of the school in Williamson. This video is my personal journal that tracks the process of creating this mural....
by Steve Thomason | Feb 19, 2016 | Devos
It is 5:30am on Friday morning. I sit at the desk in the upstairs common area at the World Wide Village guest house in Porta Prince, Haiti. The last seven days have been an amazing experience. I am extremely humbled and grateful to Greg and Lori Ackerson for inviting...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 18, 2016 | Devos
We have a tradition regarding Wednesday’s on our youth mission trips at Grace. It started in 2011 when we were on a Youthworks trip to inner city Atlanta. Our trip leader sat us down on Tuesday night and warned us that Wednesday was the toughest day of the week....
by Steve Thomason | Feb 17, 2016 | Devos
Special thanks to Chrissy Petersen for these photos. Our time in Haiti continues to be a very good and educational experience. We got to work yesterday. My big job at the school in Williamson is to paint a mural on the main wall in the school yard. The pencil lines...
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by Steve Thomason | Feb 16, 2016 | Devos
I learned a new Haitian expression today: degaje (day-gah-jay). It means something like, “whatever happens,” or “We’ll figure it out,” or “just go with it.” We had a plan. We really did. Chrissy, Lori, Harold, and I were...
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by Steve Thomason | Feb 15, 2016 | Devos
Our team meets each evening in the living room to debrief, reflect, and worship God. Greg asked two questions upon which I will reflect in this post. 1. What surprised you today? 2. Where did you see God today? At Church Sunday was like the quiet before the storm in...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 14, 2016 | Devos
This morning I have experienced an interesting convergence of experiences upon which I must reflect. I sit in the guest house of World Wide Village in Porta Prince, Haiti as I write these words. Last night I reflected on my first two days here. This morning I read the...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 13, 2016 | Personal Updates
Deep breath. Our first full day in Haiti is winding down. Yesterday was the travel day. 3:30am roll call at the church parking lot. Layover in Miami. Arrived in Haiti and crammed into three vans. It took a very long time to get to the house. I really did not know what...
