The CallingThis is what I hear all the time: \”Surrendering to the call to missions is the hardest part.\” My response? \”Wrong.\” The hardest part is no doubt: The WaitingWe had no problem surrendering to go to a foreign country somewhere to spend the rest of our lives, however long that may be, serving God andContinue reading “Confessions of a Missionary”
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Dying for Living Water
I opened the refrigerator a couple of days ago to get some water. I pulled out the pitcher and there was less than an ounce sloshing around in the bottom. I caught myself as I started to say, \”Uh! Who didn\’t fill up the pitcher??\” Really? Who didn\’t fill up the water pitcher that purifiesContinue reading “Dying for Living Water”
God\’s Training Ground
I think sometimes I tell myself that I\’m more spiritually equipped and ready for what God has for me than I really am. Let me explain. Our trip is in less than a week now and my mind has not slowed down for days now. There has been, is, and yet will be a LOTContinue reading “God\’s Training Ground”
When God Pays the Bills
Have you ever prayed to God to provide food for you and your family? I don\’t mean that little, \”God, thanks for this food. Please bless it to our bodies. Amen.\” I mean literally prayed that God would provide food because you have no idea where your next meal will come from. I haven\’t. AndContinue reading “When God Pays the Bills”
Applying for Visas: Wisdom From a 5-Month Old
So we\’ve only been doing this parenting thing for about 5 months now, but already it seems we\’ve been taught so many lessons (selflessness, anyone?) Last night I was taught another lesson. One I\’ve \”learned\” many times, but this was the first time my son had taught it to me. Let me explain. If you\’veContinue reading “Applying for Visas: Wisdom From a 5-Month Old”
Trash Into [Eternal] Treasure
Please tell me we aren\’t the only ones with a \”junk\” room! You know what I\’m talking about. That room that\’s sort of a catch-all for all the stuff you have that doesn\’t really have a place but you don\’t want to get rid of it because you \”might use it one day\”. That roomContinue reading “Trash Into [Eternal] Treasure”
The Faith We Don\’t Have
I\’ve seen it happen on more than one occasion. God moves. The Spirit leads. Hearts are tender. We\’re willing to give, to go, to pray. Then the emotions fade. The music stops and the three point sermon is forgotten. The bills come. The vacation is around the corner. And it\’s just not doable right now.Continue reading “The Faith We Don\’t Have”
Unexpected Blessings
Anyone who has ever been on a short-term mission trip can testify to the truth that you may go to the foreign field in order to be a blessing to others, but you will quickly find that you are the one that leaves blessed. The same has proven to be true for us on thisContinue reading “Unexpected Blessings”
travelling on the big boat
So support raising has been….well…slow. BUT we are VERY thankful to those who have partnered with us so far and praise the Lord for family and friends who support us and pray for us. In our own minds and according to our plans, we had hoped to be further along than we are at thisContinue reading “travelling on the big boat”
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