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Duty of Care

Duty of Care

Opening Discussion: What pictures comes to mind when I talk about Duty of Care? Duty of Care – Defined Biblically 1 Peter 5:1-4 And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his […]
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Unity and Our Stories

Unity and Our Stories

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I continue to pray for unity, and I trust you are too. Each day I’ve been praying Isaiah 62:7: “Give the Lord no rest until he completes His work.” “…making our righteousness shine like the dawn, and our salvation blaze like a burning torch.” (Isa 62:1) In October I wrote a […]
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Pray for Unity

Pray for Unity

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this role I see it all—the good, the bad, and the ugly. In working with orientation through the years, one reality that hasn’t changed is that the number one reason missionaries leave the field is conflict. Whether with coworkers, spouses, or leaders, interpersonal conflict remains the leading cause of attrition. […]
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God Has This

God Has This

Reading: Psalm 121 Key Verse: Psalm 121:2 — “My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth!” Personal Reflection Early this morning, I got up to see a coworker off to the airport. As he carried his bags to the taxi, one of our dogs bolted out the gate—the more aggressive one. He’s […]
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Wake Up to His Strength

Wake Up to His Strength

Reading: Isaiah 51-52:1; Psalm 118; Psalm 56 Key Verse: Isaiah 52:6 — “I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power.” Personal Reflection There must have been many in Israel who complained about the suffering they were experiencing. God was judging them as a nation—just as He said […]
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Living Under God’s Blessing, vs Outside of God’s Blessing

Living Under God’s Blessing, vs Outside of God’s Blessing

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 15:1–7; 2 Chronicles 26 Key Verse: “As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.” — 2 Chronicles 26:5 Reflection In reading the account of Uzziah’s reign in Judah vs the kings in Israel during the same time period, it begs the question, what made the difference between God’s […]
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Gracious Uncertainty

Gracious Uncertainty

Reading: Isaiah 46; Psalm 111–112Key Verse: Psalm 112:6–8 — “Such people will not be overcome by evil… They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the LORD to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.” Personal ReflectionHow do you handle uncertainty? The resilience research I’ve been reading […]
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I am God, There Is No Other

I am God, There Is No Other

Reading: Isaiah 45; Psalm 111Key Verse: Isaiah 45:5 — “I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.” Personal ReflectionIn Isaiah 45 we read about clay arguing with the potter (Isaiah 45:9) and a newborn asking his faither and mother, “Why did you make me this way?” (Isaiah […]
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Another Way of Thinking

Another Way of Thinking

Reading: Isaiah 43–44; Psalm 109Key Verse: Isaiah 43:19 — “For I am about to do something new… I will make a pathway through the wilderness.” Personal ReflectionIsaiah 44 exposes the absurdity of idol‑making—burning half a block of wood for fire and bowing to the rest. It’s easy to think, “How foolish!” Yet we often do […]
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Building Resilience Through Ministry Challenges

Building Resilience Through Ministry Challenges

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas!  As I reflect on the past six months as Personnel Director, it’s been more difficult than I imagined. I’ve faced relational challenges, overwhelming personnel shortages, more work than hours in the day, and a steady stream of people needing guidance. While people energize me—and I count it a privilege […]
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