Wrestling to Succeed
Long before reaching those awkward years of puberty, I was a bit of a tomboy. I loved racing the neighborhood kids up and down the street on my Dukes of Hazzard Big Wheel. I had a pair of Spiderman tennis shoes that were my go-to for every occasion. I’d climb the tree next to the […]
A Better Aim
What comes to mind when you think of the word success? Do you think of the tangible “fruit” you’ve seen in your ministry overseas, the languages you’ve learned, or the business you’ve started? Or does it feel hard to define anything as success when you set your current ministry alongside the carefully outlined vision you […]
Knowing Christ
I used to make this ham quiche that was pretty good. And I mean “good” as in “people who don’t like quiche loved this quiche” kind of good. (My secret, of course, was the copious amount of cheese.) I would make it for gatherings and parties we would regularly host. I was a decent hostess, […]
Views from the Kitchen Sink
When we moved into our unfinished house three years ago, we didn’t have a kitchen sink. Once one was finally installed three months later, I remember declaring that I would never complain about washing dishes again. This declaration was made as I said goodbye to my trusty blue bucket and marveled at the new stainless-steel […]
The Success of Secret Moments
It was one of those—this, this is why we are here—moments. A literal life was likely saved, and good came out of a difficult situation because of the ministry the Father allows us to do. And yet… it wasn’t a story for the newsletter. There was no praise, no amazement at the success, no acknowledgment […]
This Month’s Theme: Success
Success can feel like a triggering word, can’t it? Who even defines success? For some of us, it might feel like that definition comes from supporters, local partners, or our organization. How does your view of success match with God’s? Have you experienced something that felt like failure? How did God minister to your heart […]