Tag Archives: Jesus

Clinging to Jesus

By | February 8, 2013

Being a missionary is hard. Actually, just being a Christian is hard. I feel like I should understand that by now. But even though I have been following the Lord for a little while, I am still surprised when struggles come along. I think, “Why, Lord? When will this end? Is it ever going to be easy?” Today, I was in the chapel praying and having a moment with Jesus. It was one of those “Is this ever going to end?” moments. “Why is there struggle after struggle? It seems that the moment

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Working For A Living

By | December 18, 2012

One of my favorite parts about life as a missionary is doing work projects. In work projects, we get to build, fix, and maintain this beautiful camp we call home. I’ve always loved getting dirty and using my hands whether it be through sports or hard work. So every Tuesday when we get ready for a day of physical labor, I just can’t wait. It’s one of those things that just gives my body great joy. This year our leader Michael Barry decided to deviate from calling it work projects and instead

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These Boots Weren’t Made for Walking!

By | December 14, 2012

Before you read any further, you have to know something about me. In the past four years, I have fallen in love with boots. I generally don’t like shoes but I would wear boots all day, everyday. They are just confortable, and easy to wear and they match almost anything! In fact, within two weeks of moving to Covecrest, I treated myself to a new pair of beautiful brown boots! By now you are probably thinking, what the heck does this have to do with Jesus? I promise it relates. Let me explain: Every

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Praying with Coffee

By | October 2, 2012

I enjoy a good cup of coffee – even though it’s more like milk with coffee. Every morning, I wake up at 6:30am and start that coffee maker! There’s a “mysterious” ingredient in coffee that gives me the energy I need to get through my day without falling asleep during prayer or even getting tired. Sometimes I come back for a second cup… Okay, I always come back for another cup. There’s just something about coffee that I can’t resist having. I grab my prayer bag, rosary, and of course,

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“Behold Your Mother” – John 19:26-27

By | September 12, 2012

“The Virgin Mary. . . is acknowledged and honored as being truly the Mother of God and of the redeemer. . . She is ‘clearly the mother of the members of Christ’ . . .” – CCC 963 I have recently recommitted for about the 20th time in my journey with Christ to pray a daily rosary, but this time is very different. I’m entering this commitment with a new found respect and honor for our Blessed Mother. I don’t know what took so long for me to figure it out but Mary had a very important role in

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Beaten and Tortured

By | April 25, 2012

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From now on, when I hear about Jesus’ death, whether it’s someone talking about it, during mass, or while reading scripture, I want to pause and really reflect on what that means for me. I want to take it more seriously, to be moved with pity for those who took part in crucifying Jesus, and to realize how much I am loved. Jesus would have done what He did if you and I were the only people on earth. He even did it for those who killed Him!

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The Giant Present From God

By | December 26, 2011

By: Chuck Taylor During Jesus’s life here on earth, the center of the Jewish faith was the temple in Jerusalem. The temple was on a hill in the center of the city. In the middle of the temple was an even more special place, the Holy of Holies: the place where God lived. The Holy of Holies was separated from the rest of the temple by a heavy curtain. Only the Chief Priest could enter this area, and he could only do that one day a year, during Passover. God was veiled from those who came to worship

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“I thirst for you!”

By | October 20, 2010

Well, hello! First, let me introduce myself. My name is Elske Antonissen. I’m 26 years old and I’m from the Netherlands, sometimes better known as Holland. I came here last week to be a Covecrest missionary in Tiger, Georgia, for a whole year. It’s unbelievable to be here, in this heavenly place, full of love and so close to God. I have been waiting and searching for a long time to end up in the most perfect place for me, Covecrest. I came here to find peace and rest and to grow closer to

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