Suffering for Jesus


OK, so really, you can't visit Hawaii and say you are suffering for Jesus. This has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth that God created. What a joy for John and me to take our girls along while he spoke at a church on Kauai.

By the way, this church reminded John and me of church in Africa--so loving, joyful, and awesome worship!


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