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Comment on Six Weeks by Laura Stammberger

Laura Stammberger — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:29:17 +0000

I am late to visiting your blog, Allen. Your photos are fantastic!

I am told that the students at your school are the toughest in the CIS, but they look very nice! I’m glad you had so many good times.

Comment on Six Weeks by Jon Hamp

Jon Hamp — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:19:50 +0000

Sounds like you have God’s guidance AND provision! I’m very happy to know that He is working in your life and laying the groundwork for your future. It’s a blessing knowing you!

Comment on Six Weeks by Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:43:16 +0000

Allen! Allen! Allen!
We will miss you.

Comment on Six Weeks by Tom B.

Tom B. — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:15:43 +0000

No way! See you soon Allen.

Comment on Four Months To Go! by Curtis Linton

Curtis Linton — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:57:07 +0000

Hey Allen, great reading your blog. Sounds like your time in Russia and the work you are doing has been quite profound. What an experience–foreign country, serving God, making the most of life! It sounds like you are doing great, which has been really nice to read. Keep up the great work! Curtis Linton

Comment on Reflections on the Philippines by Tanya

Tanya — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:58:49 +0000

Hey Allen,
Glad to hear that you are having a good time-)
The winter came back to St.Pete. Today it’s -13 C
=))))

Comment on A Better Way? by Jon Hamp

Jon Hamp — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:55:22 +0000

Such truth Allen! I have often felt that the “greatness” of a leader (in the eyes of men) may be determined by entirely the wrong criteria. It strikes me that very few biblical heroes ever asked questions like “will I be remembered for this?” or “how can I become a great/famous leader?”

I suppose there are exceptions to this, but on the whole, truly great leaders find themselves asking questions like: “is this the right thing to do” or, “does God approve of my actions” and the answers to those question almost inevitably lead to obscurity because they bring glory and honor to another. Another far greater than we, who truly deserves all honor, glory, and power, and to whom one day, every knee shall bow and tongue shall confess that “He is Lord” regardless of how “great” they were in this life.

“The first shall be last and the last shall be first”

Comment on Happy New Year! by Karen Gonzalez

Karen Gonzalez — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:43:10 +0000

Allen,
Thanks for the post–I particularly enjoyed the quote and am still contemplating on how I can live a life of quiet faithfulness and simple obedience this new year. Blessings on your travels–may you be renewed by the power of the Spirit.

Comment on Happy New Year! by Mary

Mary — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:13:37 +0000

I really liked your post. The book you spoke of looks very good. I’ll be looking for Jesus for President. Central Europe – where are you thinking of going? I’ll be in Budapest for a few weeks this month, subbing where Pete will be also. Blessings, thanks for the post.

Comment on Nine Weeks by Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:16:57 +0000

Allen –

I’m glad things are going well and you are adjusting — it’s great to see the familiar sites in your pictures. I’m praying for you all especially as you head into the darkness of winter.

Daniel