A Pep Talk for Those who Go
You know what I feel like we all need about right now? A PEP TALK. (If you don’t see the video, click here.) Let’s just break it down. The road less traveled HURTS. All you’ve given up? All you’ve sacrificed? All those armies of ants you’re fighting in your kitchen right now? It hurts. And […]
What “Send Me” Really Means
An ordinary peasant was invited into the throne room of an all-powerful king. This poor guy was absolutely overwhelmed with awe of the king’s riches and splendor, knowing he clearly didn’t belong. He hid his shabby self, daring not open his mouth for fear the king might overhear his uncouth, rough language. And yet the […]
Allowing Our Hearts to Be Shepherded Abroad
The thing that used to scare me most about working overseas was the thought of answering to supporters back home. I had heard the horror stories. We had friends scraping the bottom of their budget to make ends meet each month. We knew of overseas servants losing essential funding without a warning or an opportunity […]
When You Don’t Feel Called and He Does
I’ve heard the story more than once. Man and woman fall in love. He loves Jesus. She loves Jesus. It seems meant to be. He cracks open a bit of his soul to share a dream. The dream is not exactly what she envisioned, but the rest of the story is so perfect she nods, […]
Two Undeniable Words + Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers
After a 4-month hiatus, I’m back! I think this was a pretty good reason to take a break: Naomi Elizabeth is already 3 months old (what?!) and her brothers and daddy are quite smitten with her. I can’t keep my eyes off her, either. We just returned to East Asia last week after a Home […]