Written by: Mark R.
This is a new segment we are trying, based on a blog Laura follows called, “Mix and Match Mama”.
Side note from Laura: Mix and Match Mama is one of my favorite blogs to follow for simple and delicious recipes, and to learn more about adoption. Her family has adopted two girls from China and they have a huge heart for adoption, which I love! We’re starting this now, but hoping we can share more about Japan through this when we move there. ☺️
We are simply going to take some time on Fridays to share with you some of our favorite things of late. Enjoy!
Favorite Person
I thought I’d start out with my favorite, favorite! It’s Laura! I love her. She’s remarkable. Anyone who’s known her has seen how caring and thoughtful she is. She is incredibly bright and she loves learning new things, especially about languages and cultures. She has a unique way of truly seeing people and making them feel known. Laura’s desire to grow and mature is inspiring and I’m glad we are in this together.
Favorite Book
I’ve been on a sci-fi kick again and I’d have to recommend, “Ender’s Game”. It touches on themes like identity, manipulation, leadership, and legacy. If you’re into sci-fi fiction and haven’t read this one, it’s worth the read (or listen 😉).
Favorite Food
This is based on my time in Japan recently and I’m gonna go with the obvious— Sushi. We ate at this traditional restaurant with a pastor and some missionary friends and the eel was fantastic. It was slightly grilled on top and had a wonderful smoky flavor. 🤤
I have to give my honorable mention here to Atsuka and her ginger pork! She taught Laura how to make it and I can’t overstate how delicious it is.
Favorite Movie
For recent movies I’m gonna say, “A Quite Place”. It’s a sci-fi ish movie staring John Krasinski (Jim from The Office). The overall message of love breaking the weight of shame is beautiful. A quick note, this movie is a bit scary. Laura needed a little more light heading to sleep after we watched it.
Favorite Bible Passage
I’ve been studying through Acts again and I love how God uses these fundamental people in Jewish history to foreshadow who Jesus is to the Jews.
In Acts 7, Stephen is trying to persuade the Jewish people to accept Jesus as the Christ with an awesome recap of their national history. He points out that both Joseph and Moses were not known or received by their brethren at first, but that salvation came for Joseph’s brothers and the nation as a whole the second time they were seen. Joseph saved his brothers from famine and Moses led them from slavery in Egypt.
It’s crazy to me that God had these events occur so that when Jesus was rejected, and killed, Stephen could present his case to the Jews that even though he was rejected at fist, the promise of His kingdom is valid and he is ready to establish that now, if we all accept Him.
Obviously this was rejected by the Jewish nation at the time as they went and killed Stephen, bringing about Paul and salvation to us Gentiles. It’s beautiful to me how Old Testament history can be used to present such remarkable illustrations.
That’s all for now! We’ll see you next week for Laura’s Friday Favorites.
A Rowdon Adventure 