by marlastanley | Nov 23, 2010 | Life in Korea, M^3, Personal, Uncategorized
“What do you want to do?” “Not go anywhere.” “Okay, so what should we have for dinner.” “I’m not hungry.” “I am.” “Okay, what do you want?” “Sweet & Sour Chicken”...
by marlastanley | Oct 20, 2010 | Friends, Home, Learning, M^3, Ministry Life, Personal, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
When Mason & I were making the radical move from Texas (solid church, growing youth ministry, stable jobs, great friends, etc.) we felt pretty crazy. It seemed that very few people understood our decision to obey God. He had clearly told us to step in faith; for...
by marlastanley | Oct 12, 2010 | M^3, Marriage, Ministry Life, Spiritual Life, Uncategorized
A few months ago I was drained. No momentum left. Everything God had brought us through from January until August of this year left me feeling spiritually ill. You know that point when you are so hungry, so thirsty, that you are sick and stop feeling those needs? I...
by marlastanley | Sep 23, 2010 | Home, M^3, Marriage, Personal, Uncategorized
Starbucks has one of the best and thorough marketing campaigns worldwide. I know they catch a lot of flak for having their own language, culture, etc. However, when I can walk up to the Starbucks kiosk in Nagoya, Japan and clearly communicate with the native barista...
by marlastanley | Aug 25, 2010 | Friends, Home, Learning, Life in Korea, M^3, Marriage, Ministry Life, Personal, Uncategorized
I have been waiting for this day for a long time! Today I am 25 on the 25th of August. To be honest, it kind of snuck up on me—when I was younger I dreamt about this day, and in the past few years (and especially crazy months), it simply escaped my mind. This day was...
by marlastanley | Aug 23, 2010 | Home, Life in Korea, M^3, Personal
There are definitely some weird things about living Korea… Like the fun night-lights they have for you on ALL night, EVERY night. Or the aroma that penetrates your nasal cavity every time you shower. Note: the white thing is a drain cover to keep hair out of the...