Category: Life Lessons

Rooted

Rooted

Rooted Something that I’ve discovered recently is that just about every plant you cut off and put in water here will sprout roots. At first, I’m a little hesitant to cut something off and potentially kill it, but I’ve found that this way I can create a whole indoor honey jar garden without paying a […]
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Grow to Know Him Better

Grow to Know Him Better

The Year in Review Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and apparently there’s something called Boxing Day in there too?  I pray that you too were abundantly blessed during your holiday season and that those blessings, rather than being an end in themselves were a spotlight on the goodness and faithfulness of your loving […]
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The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

Originally sent June 16, 2021 Changing Seasons Things have changed a bit since I last wrote . . . ever since I made the decision in mid-May to come home for the summer, it’s been full speed ahead!  Since I was due to switch houses anyway, it seemed like a good time to pack everything […]
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At His Feet

At His Feet

To Rest at His Feet (originally written May 1, 21) I love seeing God at work in and through people, and lately I’ve been super excited at the ways the Lord is using me— not because I’m special or overly-skilled in some way.  Let it be an encouragement to you that He can and wants […]
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As You Continue Trusting

As You Continue Trusting

(Originally written March 21, 21) It’s been a roller coaster these 3 ½ months that I’ve been back in Papua New Guinea.  There have been a lot of great things in ministry, but maybe some discontentment leaking in in other areas.  My life is not as full socially this term.  Instead of being grateful for the free time, […]
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Appealing Ambassadors

Appealing Ambassadors

I made it. You know, sometimes people say they don’t know what to write about in their newsletters and that’s just not a problem I ever have!  It seems like so much has happened since I last saw or wrote most of you, but then again, the lessons I continue to learn and see reinforced […]
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An Irritant in the Mouths of Oysters

An Irritant in the Mouths of Oysters

originally written October 26, 2020 I feel like experience after experience, interactions and small world connections keep layering on top of one another.  It’s hard to see clearly what it is God is up to, but I know with confidence that He is in control and sees clearly what my eyes have not brought into […]
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Wind Yer Neck In

Wind Yer Neck In

Originally published April 18, 2020 Surprise!  Shortly after I sent my last update the US embassy arranged a repatriation flight.  It’s a fancy way of saying— we recognize international travel closed very quickly and some of you ex-pats in Papua New Guinea may have wanted to go home some time in the next few months.  […]
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