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Checkered Flag

Checkered Flag

This past weekend, the checkered flag came out as we crossed the finish line.  We weren’t racing in a Formula One car, nor did we win a trophy.  But we finished our circuit tour of 24 churches in the Midwest.  In a way, you can say our fans from Homestead Community Church were there to […]
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Peace in the Rut

Peace in the Rut

Reading: Isaiah 26 Key Verse: Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Dear Brothers and Sisters, Yesterday I had the exciting experience of getting our mission vehicle severely stuck. As I sat there, helpless—rear tire spinning in midair, stuck in a […]
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Stress Less – Practice 2 – Reveal How You Feel

Stress Less – Practice 2 – Reveal How You Feel

When My Spirit Faints Within Me Reading: 1 Samuel 22:1-2; Psalm 142 Key Verse: “Then I pray to you, O LORD. I say, “You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life.” Psalm 142:5 Personal Reflection Stress shows up in my body before I even name it—tight shoulders, headaches, and […]
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Changes Taking Place

Changes Taking Place

Often change is predictable, like with the seasonal change of the weather. However, this change was fairly abrupt and severe. The aviation leadership has decided that Paul no longer has the professional edge necessary for the demanding role of a licensed aircraft mechanic. They have informed him that he needs to step away from aviation […]
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PLEASE PRAY FOR BILL

PLEASE PRAY FOR BILL

We won’t take time to polish this letter at all, although we do have some exciting ministry updates to share with you soon! Bill just spent 5 nights in the hospital on IV antibiotics for a very serious cellulitis infection on his lower left leg. Doctors were able to grow a culture of the bacteria from […]
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Resilience Practice 1

Resilience Practice 1

Dear Family, How often do you stop and pray when faced with stress? I often find myself trying to work out a solution first—spending hours strategizing, analyzing, and worrying. Even when I pray, it’s not always a prayer of rest and dependence. It’s more like, “Father, help ME figure this out.” David’s example in 2 […]
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Reframing Stress for Strength

Reframing Stress for Strength

Dear Brothers and Sisters, This month I would like to focus on stress resilience. Since putting this on my heart, the Lord has also allowed my own stress to be ramped up. With Nate’s imminent departure, I’ve taken on oversight of POM and the gov-rep work, which now includes covering the POM center for the […]
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When God says No -With Love

When God says No -With Love

It’s hard to hear “no”—especially when it’s about something we care deeply about. Whether it’s a vision, an idea, or even feedback from someone close to us, rejection can feel personal. I’ve felt this in my marriage, and I see it often in my role. When someone pushes back, my instinct is to defend myself […]
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Six Newsletters in One!

Six Newsletters in One!

So many valuable lessons to learn! So as I’ve been considering what to write in this update, and I’ve gone back through the couple of thousand photos I took over the last month, I decided to write a newsletter with lots of little newsletters inside it. This last month was so full, that I can’t […]
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