Missions giving and support raising has changed incredibly over the past 100 years of missions. Missionaries used to be fully supported by churches. People would give to churches… churches would give to those living and working overseas. Missionaries would contact pastors, have a service, gain support and go to the mission field. But, People no…
Little things matter in life. In our journey of missions, we have been blessed by so many little things that matter. Blessed by people who are doing amazing things for God. People who give in little ways that make a huge impact on our lives and the Kingdom of God. Yet, people who give are…
The journey of missions is one constant “Step out of the boat” moment. Peter hearing the voice of Jesus and deciding to step out of the boat. Peter obeying the call to leave a safe place and go while the storm raged around him. Peter needing Jesus to save him as he sinks in the…
As a missionary mom, I’ve been moved to tears before. Things have made me cry and moments have caused tears to well up in my eyes. This process brings me to tears often… sometimes with joy, sometimes with sadness. Often with overwhelm. Maybe even with doubt. Beginning with the act of mailing our very first…
As we begin our second term overseas, I’m realizing the real life missionary training that happens every day. Things you can’t really learn in books or through a one hour session with your missions sending organization. There are many things I’ve learned so far, things I’m currently learning, and so much more to learn in…
There are moments when you can literally feel the sacrifice of obeying God. Moments that remind you that obedience isn’t going to be easy. Or simple. Or pain-free. I was hot, sweaty, tired, sore and overwhelmed. The upstairs of our house was clearing 80 degrees and the air felt sticky and thick. I hurriedly gathered…
A support raising family has some unique qualities. There are definitely ways to tell that a missionary family is in a season of raising support for missions. There are some small, funny, interesting ways to tell us apart from other families. Some very real ways to tell a support raising missionary family. In no order…
We are learning to rely on others. And it feels like one of the weirdest position of our lives. We NEED everything. We need people. finances. prayer. help. It feels odd and so different to NEED that much from everyone around us. Which is why my word for the year is dependent. Total dependence on…
I’ve said goodbye a lot in my life. We moved around quite a bit when I was growing up… changing schools, changing houses and towns. Saying goodbye to friends, to jobs, to churches… I don’t regret any of that because it made me who I am. I’m less attached to the things of life and…
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