Ellerslie Students - Staff Blog

SQ: If you were hopping on a plane tomorrow with an open ticket, where would you go take the Gospel?

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:16:47 -0700

ERIC AND BEN SAY:

Well....since Eric and I are currently in Indonesia, AND we do have a plane ticket for tomorrow (at least when I am writing this), we feel very strongly that God is calling us to head to the harsh environs of Windsor, CO to herald the gospel! In all honesty God has been truly magnificent in this week long excursion to Indonesia. We've seen the truth of the Gospel applied, and as a result the men of this country are rising up. There was a deep resonance with the message of Christ-built masculinity. It has truly been a beautiful week of ministry!

SQ: This vs. That

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:14:11 -0700

NATHAN SAYS:

1. Ice Cream vs. Frozen Yogurt?

Both. :)

2. Kindle vs. Book in Hand?

Book in hand.

3. Carpet vs. Hardwood?

Real thick carpet that is squishy - though I do have an affinity for slick hardwood which I can slide around on with socks.

4. Camping vs. Hotel?

A hotel with a river, lots of trees, and a lake out back where you can sit, read a book, and not see the hotel.

5. Car vs. Bike?

Depends how far I have to go.

SQ: What verse has the Lord been pressing into your life the last few weeks?

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:13:07 -0700

GRACE SAYS:

"That he would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." - Ephesians 3:16-19

SQ: With a fresh new year before you, what are you most excited about?

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:11:49 -0700

JADE SAYS:

Knowing more and more of my precious Jesus! AND....see Annie’s answer below:-)

SQ: What is your favorite Christmas treat?

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:26:59 -0700

RICH SAYS:

Swedish meatballs

ERIC SAYS:

William and Sonoma's Peppermint Hot Chocolate - real chunks of chocolate melted down and stirred vigorously into hot milk to form a classic Holiday delight.

SQ: As the second term of Ellerslie comes to a close, pick a word to summarize it and why.

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:25:50 -0700

NATHAN SAYS:

Jesus. It may sound like I only have one note to sing but how do you articulate the semester better than Whom it was all about? We were all focused on, surrendered to, and transformed by the King of kings and Lord of lords.

SQ: In your walk with the Lord right now, whom are you feeling most drawn to from Christian history?

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:24:44 -0700

BEN SAYS:

I recently picked up the biography by Courtney Anderson "To the Golden Shore: the Life of Adoniram Judson." It is one of the most fascinating and gripping biographies I have ever read (and I've read a good many)! Adoniram Judson was the first American to become a missionary to a foreign country. The story is one display after another of the Providence of God intervening and shaping the course of Judson. He suffered incredibly in his health, lost many children, had two wives die at relatively young ages and one more outlive him by a few years. He was an incredible mind (he was as equally brilliant as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams), but he surrendered all his potential to...

I See Beauty

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:23:26 -0700

By Grace McConnaughey

Around this time of year, everyone starts asking "What are you thankful for?"

Today, I am grateful for the beautiful things in my life. I’ve realized that I haven’t had a true perception of beauty, though. When one looks through only the physical eyes, beauty means one thing. When making use of the spiritual eyes, however, beauty takes on a whole new dimension...

SQ: This or That

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:49:04 -0700

ANNIE SAYS:
1. Hot chocolate or coffee?
Except for my Sunday mornings at The Egg and I with my Hazelnut coffee, a bit of cream and stevia, I'd don't really take either. My new choice for cold mornings, evening quiet times, or long afternoons at my computer is simple green tea.

2. Sweater or sweat shirt?
Sweater

3. Fallen leaves or fallen snow?
Hmmm... this one is difficult to choose! I guess that when I'm inside, I love looking out at the freshly fallen snow the most. It glistens and seems to hold everything in stillness. But when it comes to being outside, I'm undoubtably a fall girl. I can walk for hours...

SQ: What is your favorite thing about autumn here at Ellerslie, or just autumn in general?

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:46:39 -0600

LESLIE SAYS:
What I love most about Colorado falls is being outside in the early evening, around 5:45 or 6, when the weather is absolutely, 100% PERFECT, and the mountains are absolutely, 100% GORGEOUS....

SQ: What has God burdened your heart to pray for the incoming student body?

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:39:02 -0600

ERIC SAYS:

I ache to see this incoming student body gain every last crumb of promise that Christ has purchased with His blood. That nothing would be...

SQ: What is your favorite time of day and why?

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:51:09 -0600

DAN SAYS:

I would say that the cool of the evening is my favorite, because the labors of the day are over and I can spend refreshing time with Jesus and all the people I love...

SQ: What is the most wonderful memory you have from the past term at Ellerslie?

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:50:02 -0600

ANNIE SAYS:

I'll never forget the inaugural banquet that officially began Ellerslie. All of us staff knew that God was leading and unfolding such a significant work through Ellerslie, but to watch as He set the evening, bringing to the surface the many accounts of His faithfulness over the years to fulfill the vision of this training, brought us all to tears of joy and hearts filled with wonder at His goodness. I loved watching...

SQ: Where is the most memorable place that you've ever been?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:48:48 -0600

ERIC SAYS:

I'm going to cheat and give three:

1) Most Memorable "Ministry" Destination:

New Zealand's enchanting rolling hills bespeckled with sheep. I saw a cow born prior to one of our speaking events.

2) Most Memorable "Romance" Destination...

SQ: What is one thing that you love about your role at Ellerslie?

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:49:25 -0600

NATHAN SAYS:

I love hearing the thunderous roar of Biblical preaching from yesteryear as I listen to epic sermons and attempt to whittle them down to five minutes of soul-stirring words of truth. I love working with Steve Rosen (he now writes the music for the Thots) who takes the sermons to another level with music. And I love working around...

Top 10 Reasons to Come to Ellerslie

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:50:31 -0600

1.Being nestled next to a pristine lake in charming Windsor, CO with a gorgeous view of the stunning ice-clad peaks of the Colorado Rockies...

SQ: This or That?

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:31:25 -0600

SANDI SAYS:

1.

1.Sunny or Rainy?

sunshine after the rain

How Not to be a Lady: Lessons from Lady Mar

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:32:48 -0600

By Tessa Hershberger
Student Guest Blogger

In a society where men have forfeited their masculinity and women have aggressively cheered them on in doing so, the noble atmosphere on the Ellerslie campus is a rare gem. Due to the fact that Ellerslie’s vision places a strong value on God-created masculinity and femininity, the daily student life is a beautiful model of men being gentleman and women being ladies- with delight in doing so! The purpose is not merely to create the atmosphere of a Jane Austin romance, but to

Ellerslie 101

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:13:19 -0600

By David Erfley
Student Guest Blogger

The first month at Ellerslie has seen many of our hunches proven true. For instance, Ellerslie isn't a combination of Eric and Leslie Ludy's first names. Our classmate Mike Wieszchowski doesn't have just one eyeball like his Monsters, Inc. counterpart. (And for that matter he isn't green, either!) Most importantly we've discovered that there are other people on earth with a kindred passion for Jesus Christ...

Eric's Tears

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:11:09 -0600

Posted by Leslie

Last Monday was our very first Ellerslie student banquet; a time to welcome and honor the fifty-five Ellerslie students that will be a part of our training program this summer. A few hours before the banquet started, Eric asked if I could somehow find his old journals from 17 years ago. Normally, this wouldn’t have been a difficult request, but due to

SQ: What are three of your favorite words?

Fri, 21 May 2010 22:55:19 -0600

JADE SAYS:

Fantasmagorical - Because it’s fantastic and magical all in one word! Now, how can you beat that...

SQ: What are three of the things that you'd love to do, see, or experience in your lifetime?

Fri, 14 May 2010 22:38:51 -0600

GRACE SAYS:

I'd love to . . .

1.Travel the world with a few close friends, my camera, and God's heart beating in and through me - specifically Europe, Ireland, Prince Edward Island, Asia, and more of Africa. Plus more...

Posture of Weakness

Wed, 12 May 2010 15:49:39 -0600

Posted by Ben

In my recent stay on campus (I’m in the midst of moving from my hometown to Windsor), God made one thing abundantly clear to me: If you want strength spiritually, you have to develop it from a posture of weakness. Sound strange? Let me explain...

SQ: Share one of your favorite quotes about the Christian life.

Fri, 07 May 2010 21:50:46 -0600

JANET SAYS:

"My God, here I am all devoted to thee, Lord make me according to Thy heart" - St. John of the Cross
NATHAN SAYS:

"The Christian life can be explained only in terms of

SQ: What book - other than the Bible - has had the greatest impact on your life?

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:07:01 -0600

ERIC SAYS:

Rees Howells - Intercessor by Norman Grubb. I first read it twenty years ago and since have probably read it nine or ten times. Some books have the ability to crawl into your skin and think your very thoughts - and...

No Posts.

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:41:55 -0600

This delightful face is brought to you by Avonlea Rose Ludy...

Waking Before the Dawn

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:43:24 -0600

by Jade Valcarcel

I am not a morning person. I have never been a morning person. Until a few months ago, I never saw the benefit to being a morning person. For several months before I arrived in Windsor, the Lord had really been laying a burden on my heart to wake up before dawn and spend those hours with Him. Though I had tried this consistently in the past, it always seemed that after a couple months or trying to rise early, I would slide back into my old habit of hitting that snooze button one too many times until a mad dash for the door was all that I had time for in the mornings. Not a pleasant feeling. However, my reasoning was...

SQ: Favorite Color, Smell, and Sound

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:03:58 -0600

Posted by Annie

ERIC SAYS:
COLOR: To wear - navy blue, to look at - a reddish hue at dusk, to eat - dark brown, and to touch - fuzzy light blue

SMELL: Coffee beans, leather, and homemade bread

SOUND: I like squishy sounds, and I like trying to imitate them

A Small Peek into the Rough Unedited Student Handbook

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:16:13 -0600

Posted by Eric

I announced the other night, during the student conference call, that the long awaited Ellerslie Student Handbook is nearly done. Believe me, there is nothing special about this little 26 page booklet, other than the fact that it has been very difficult to put together. And yet, though there have been times of much strain as we made decisions on cell phone usage, curfews, and the allowance of spandex as a reasonable clothing option, it has been quite fun...

SQ: Utter Dependency

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:11:00 -0600

Posted by Annie

In your life of dependency upon Christ, share a story of great testing and through it, God's great faithfulness.

ERIC SAYS:
As a man, I shouldn't be able to say, "child birth." But, to be quite frank...

Snow Falls on Ellerslie

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:16:20 -0600

Posted by Annie

A Photography Post

Just days earlier this scene would have been one of the emerging green of spring and sound of the twittering of birds, but... such is Colorado.

God Cares About the Little Things

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:35:25 -0600

Posted by Leslie

y Leslie Ludy

When our daughter Harper first came home from Korea, people from all over the country sent her baby gifts to welcome her and shower her with blessings. It was truly amazing to receive cards, letters, toys, books and clothes from people we’d never met; people who had heard Harper’s story and wanted to invest into her little life. One of the gifts that someone sent was a white lamb that sang Jesus Loves Me when you wound it up.

SQ: If you were sitting down to your favorite meal...

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:11:00 -0600

Posted by Annie Wesche

JADE SAYS:
An endless buffet of hot, steaming crab legs is all I need... well, that and sweet tea... and definitely key lime pie to seal the deal!

Wings Like Eagles - a jog around Windsor Lake

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:02:45 -0600

by Annie Wesche

Beep. Beep. Beep. Without any apologies my alarm clock boldly breaks the all-too-cozy quiet of my morning.

Oh boy, this is going to be tough. 5am. Really? Ok, Annie, rally your wits about you.

SQ: What is one of your favorite hymns or spiritual songs?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:33:18 -0700

Posted by Annie Wesche

Be Thou My Vision. I remember writing out a 15-20 page essay seventeen years ago that outlined my audacious vision for, what I termed back then, "Men of Honor" (now known as Ellerslie). The very first words I wrote in that memorable essay were the words . . .

Ellerslie's First Prayer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:32:15 -0700

By Leslie Ludy

Seventeen years ago, when my name was still Leslie Runkles, there was an unforgettable night of prayer with the Runkles and Ludy families. It was just before Eric and I were engaged, and our two families met together often for fellowship, prayer, and just celebrating everything God was doing. On this particular night, we were gathered in our cozy living room, listening with excitement as Eric read from his journal...

SQ: What has been the most significant physical challenge of your life?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:16:06 -0700

By Annie Wesche

RICH SAYS:
The most significant physical challenge of my life has been surviving my twice a week physical fitness training with a personal trainer who is half my age. (OR keeping up with Hudson and Harper when they are in hight gear!)

Adapting Around God's Word

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:12:55 -0700

By Leslie Ludy
On a missions trip sixteen years ago, before Eric and I were married, I shared a hotel room with my future sister-in-law, Krissy. She was in her mid-twenties and single, and passionately in love with Jesus Christ. Each morning, she would greet the Lord with a smile and eagerly open her Bible, pouring over God’s Word as if it were a sacred letter He had written especially to her. The way she lived out her daily life reflected her inner priorities – God’s Word truly directed her steps, her actions, and her words...

SQ: What has been a significant verse for you this past month?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:26:15 -0700

By Annie Wesche
We’re about to begin an ellersliestudents.com weekly tradition! Every Friday (yes, I know it’s Monday as I write this) I’ll be posting a new question with answers submitted by each staff member. Seeing as my creativity can only go so far, I’d love to commission your help in providing the questions we’ll be answering. So, if you have a hankering to know a certain something about us here at Ellerslie and would like to submit your own question, then email me with your idea and we just might have a go at it!

Ode to Steve and Kathy

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:48:38 -0700

By Eric Ludy

It’s official – Steve and Kathy Gallagher are moving on from Ellerslie and into full-time prison ministry. Steve and Kathy are truly built for prison work! I am thrilled for this unfolding new adventure in Steve and Kathy’s life, but I would be remiss in their parting if I didn’t take a few moments to reflect upon our friendship, and be reminded of the things I’ll miss the most about the Gallagher duo...

Click. tap. enter. scroll. click. click...

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:49:58 -0700

By Annie Wesche

If you’ve at all been watching our “web-world” over the last few months, you’ll have no doubt noticed that nearly everything has been getting a face lift, with the latest additions being Ellerslie.com’s new look and layout, and, of course, the launch of Ellersliestudents.com! I think my computer keys are still smoking...

Why Ellerslie?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:48:59 -0700

By Leslie Ludy

When I was seven, I wrote these words in my journal: “Someday, I want to become a world-changer!” I wasn’t sure how, exactly, but I knew I wanted to do something significant with my life; something...