Laughter is good for the soul. Be willing to laugh at yourself in service and find outlets for stress through fun activities or reading. … More A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Store
Saying goodbye is never easy, but the longer we serve, the more often we have to say it. Here are a few tips on how to ease the blow by his grace. … More Getting Used to Goodbye
Sometimes the hardest places to live bring the greatest lessons and reasons for thankfulness. Here are a few of my reasons to be thankful. … More Thankful for the Hard Places
Living and serving two years in Ivory Coast taught me so much about God, myself, other cultures, and life on mission. I just want to express my thanks to Him for the blessings. … More Thanksgiving: Ivory Coast
What you choose to take overseas inevitably looks a lot different from what you bring back. Listening and asking questions will help you find a balance as you go. … More Packing Up
Being available to connect others is a great way God allows us to be part of the process in another’s life and spiritual journey. We can find great joy, even when it means we step back so they can step forward. … More Jars of clay, willing vessels
Investing in others not only prepares them for ministry but allows us to leave the work in their hands when it’s time for us to move on. Are you working yourself out of a job or holding on? … More Multiplication
Doors don’t close in ministry without another door opening. It might not look the same, but it will be just as full of blessings as we walk through it in obedient expectation. What’s an unexpected place God’s taken you where you’ve found him at work? … More One Door Closed, Another Door Opened
Awareness of the power of emotions keeps us from growing bitter when doors close in life and ministry. … More It’s Not Fair!
Change is hard, even when God is clearly closing a door to service. Leaving behind empowered and blessed group to carry on the work is a great boost to our own ability to leave with grace and peace. … More Finishing the Race