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A Day in the Life of a Missionary of Encouragement...

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Eric Liddell (of Chariots of Fire fame) said, "When I run, I feel God's pleasure." Unlike Liddell, when I run, I feel the pain of oxygen deprivation. But like Liddell, when I'm out encouraging others, I feel the pleasure of God in my soul. It's one of the things God put me on the earth to do. That's why I love the following verse about the Apostle Paul--one of the first missionaries of encouragement: He [Paul] traveled through that area speaking many words of encouragement... --Acts 20:2 The following are snapshots of us, your Cadre missionaries of encouragement in action--trying the best we can to lean into the Acts 20:2 calling God has given us. These snapshots took place on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. So put your tray table up, and put your seat back in the full upright position--because it's time for take off for our missionary journey of encouragement ... The alarm went off at 5:30 AM and by 6:30 AM (that's why I can't open my eyes in

The Java Jeep...

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Not long ago I was asked to speak at The Cabin, an outreach to high school students in Tremont, IL. Arriving early, I noticed over 100 students... and a jeep that stole my heart! Why did the jeep steal my heart? Just look at the back of the jeep in this picture above. And if you can't see what's behind the jeep in the picture above... look below at the next picture. Yep. That's one of those very expensive coffee machines... in the back of the jeep. Hence the name, The Java Jeep. What can I say? Igottahavajava... and my kids know it's true... and so do you. This blog is called Cup O' Joe with Bill for a reason friend. So instead of working as a Walmart greeter when I retire (my current plan--hey, I like people)--I've decided that once the kids are gone--Stacy and I can buy a Java Jeep and tour the world sharing the love of Jesus one caffeinated cup at a time. Or better yet, how about a Java Harley? Hmmm.... who will get to sit on the back... the expensiv