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For Further Medication

September 11, 2023

Can the Word of God be medication for our souls? What about for our bodies and minds? Whether you meditate or medicate on the Word, are you taking your daily dosage? … More For Further Medication

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You Are Not Forgotten

August 28, 2023

Feeling isolated and alone in ministry? You are not forgotten nor alone. … More You Are Not Forgotten

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It’s Too Hot to Cook

August 14, 2023

What do you do when it’s really too hot to cook? Here are a few suggestions from my time overseas. … More It’s Too Hot to Cook

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Go Experience. Go for Good.

July 31, 2023

Short-term mission trips are crucial for developing long-term careers in service. Though they can be messy to organize, they are worth the investment. … More Go Experience. Go for Good.

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He Sees What We Don’t: A Lesson in Trust

July 17, 2023

Cross-cultural work is not easy, and struggles can lead to questioning God’s will for our life. It’s not wrong to ask questions as long as we look to God for the answers. … More He Sees What We Don’t: A Lesson in Trust

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Thinking Back

July 3, 2023

Taking time to remember helps us to recognize God’s faithfulness and watchcare over us all across the years of our service. … More Thinking Back

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It’s a Messy Business      

June 19, 2023

Church planting is not simple, nor is it easy. In fact, it can get quite messy before all is said and done. Still, it’s worth the effort. … More It’s a Messy Business      

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A Family of the Word

June 5, 2023

A you taking the primary role in the spiritual formation of your child or letting someone else handle it? The gaps we leave will be filled; it’s important to make sure you know it’s going to be with God’s Word, not man’s. … More A Family of the Word

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Getting Along

May 22, 2023

If Church life can be messy, so can mission life. Much of that is due to our unique personalities. Getting along with colleagues is a learning process but well worth it. … More Getting Along

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To Speak or Not to Speak?

May 8, 2023

That is the question, but you’re probably wondering why I’m asking it for a Mission Monday post. So, I’ll tell you. I recently had a conversation related to a cross-cultural worker who had only been in their country of service for one year. You know what that looks like—culture shock, full-blown language learning, and still … More To Speak or Not to Speak?

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