It was 20 years ago this fall that we embarked upon a journey of trust and obedience – unlike anything we’d experienced before – that continues to this day. We started with a desire to serve, not knowing where or whom. We were open. God led us to Kyiv and changed us from within. The…
Author: Jim Baker
Marginal Mission Network leader with ReachGlobal Europe, passionate about serving at the margins. We are now living in the woods in VA working on restoring an old grist mill and farmhouse to host a community that will provide, rest, restoration, reflection, training, connections... and lots of good music!
November ministry update
Here’s an update on some of the things that are happening in our ministry. This is what we bring back to The Mill Pond to chew over on the porch. November ministry update
Heaven
While visiting central Pennsylvania last week, I the rare opportunity to have dinner in the home of an Amish family. The food was delectable, the fellowship captivating. I had come to meet together with some Russian acquaintances of mine, together with whom I serve on the board of an internet based seminary. Our meetings had…
Autumn has come – Guest poster Liz Baker
Autumn is here! The evening temperatures have been dipping into the 40s, the oppressive and stagnant heat and humidity have dissipated, the air clear and the sun is warming not oppressive. I appreciate so much the transformation that takes place at this time of year. Down here in the ‘holler’ that means that Marina is…
Time to get back in the swing of things
I know… I’ve not written in a while. That must change. A week ago down here in the holler, it was 90 degrees and the place was hopping with toads and snakes. The last few nights it’s been in the 40’s and I’m beginning to think I’d better get busy so as not to fall…
Songs in the Key of Revelation
Why is a musician taking the stage to improvise with strangers like a missionary doing theology? First, as we mentioned yesterday we need to discern when our voice is really needed, when it will add actually add something distinctive to the conversation. “Doing theology” is not listening to one’s own voice produce sounds that reproduce…
Taking the stage… if they’ll have me
I shared yesterday about my little improvisational adventure in Hungary, blowing harp with a band of Germans playing Bob Marley. I’d like to work out from there and kick around a “theology of improvisation.” To do that, I’ll need to unpack a little further (especially for those who are not musicians) what the process is…
Jammin’
I just love making music. Mainly with other people. Last weekend, for example, I could be seen sitting in on harmonica and jaw harp with Farm Use String Band at the Pamplin Train Depot dance. When I lived in Ukraine, I played the bandura on the national radio. I’ve officiated at three weddings; at two…
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