Category: Dear Brothers and Sisters

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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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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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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Resilience: Strength Through Hardship

Resilience: Strength Through Hardship

Reading: Isaiah 36; Psalm 97 Key Verse: Psalm 97:9 — “For you, LORD, are supreme over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, When we face challenging circumstances, our instinct is often to look back for something to blame: poor decisions, wrong choices, failed responses, etc. While we […]
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The Blessing of Being Weak

The Blessing of Being Weak

Reading: I Kings 7, Psalm 99 Key Verse: 2 Cor 12:10 I take pleasure in weaknesses… for when I am weak than I am strong Dear Brothers and Sisters, My Bible reading this morning had me In 1 Kings 7 where it describes how Solomon built his palace and the articles for the Temple. One […]
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Doing the Hard Thing in God’s Strength

Doing the Hard Thing in God’s Strength

Reading: Isaiah 37:14–17; Mark 8:1–10 Key Verse: Isaiah 37:16 — “O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, Why do we hesitate—or even resist—doing hard […]
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Strength for Tired Hands and Weak Knees

Strength for Tired Hands and Weak Knees

Reading: Psalm 96; Isaiah 35 Key Verse: Isaiah 35:3 — “With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, Do you have tired hands? Do you feel like your knees may just give out if things continue going as they are? I have had […]
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Held in His Hands

Held in His Hands

Reading: Psalm 95:1–7 Key Verse: Psalm 95:7 — “For he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, Stress has a way of narrowing our focus. When storms rise, we often can’t see how God will work things out. I felt that last Sunday, […]
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Rest Above the Waves

Rest Above the Waves

Dear Brothers and Sisters, These past two weeks have been overwhelming. With our gov rep’s departure, I’ve had to learn his role, train others, and manage the facility in Port Moresby—all while continuing my director responsibilities. I thank God for 2 PNGian employees, who have taken on much of the work, yet as I left […]
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