Category: Dear Brothers and Sisters

A Light Stick, or a Cart Wheel

A Light Stick, or a Cart Wheel

Reading: Isa 28:24-29 Key Verse: Isa 28:29 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Do we truly believe Romans 8:28–29? That every trial, every stressor, every disappointment is designed by God for our good—to shape us into the image of His Son? […]
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Whose Story Are You Living?

Whose Story Are You Living?

Reading: 2 Samuel 16:5–12 Key Verse: 2 Samuel 16:12 — “It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore me to His covenant blessing instead of His curse today.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, We all tell ourselves stories—about others, about ourselves, about what’s happening around us. But not every story is […]
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When Listening Becomes a Lever

When Listening Becomes a Lever

Reading: 2 Samuel 15 Key Verse: 2 Samuel 15:6 — “Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, There’s a subtle danger in how we handle the concerns of others. Here in PNG, I’ve noticed […]
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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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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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Trials That Build Trust

Trials That Build Trust

Do trials build your trust in God—or erode it? For Saul, hardship led to fear and compromise. He sought human solutions, even consulting a medium instead of God. But David, in every circumstance, sought the Lord. He waited for God’s solution, and his trust grew deeper through each trial. Imagine David hearing of Saul’s death. […]
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Fervent Prayer and the Long Road of Obedience

Fervent Prayer and the Long Road of Obedience

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Prayer has always been the weakest discipline of my Christian life—and it continues to be. This week, during the Global Partners Leadership workshop, I’ve been challenged again to grow in this area. James 5:16 reminds us, “The fervent prayer of the righteous accomplishes much.” I do spend time in prayer. I […]
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