April 15, 2026
LONGEVITY
Expectations
Obedience
Purpose
Abide
Transitions
Maybe you’ve heard global workers refer to “lifers”—people likely to remain in their host country the rest of their lives. Maybe it’s spoken with a little awe, or a “wow”-level, respectful shake of the head. Maybe people cite global workers of the...
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April 14, 2026
LONGEVITY
Balancing ministry, family, & life
Burn out
Contentment
Expectations
God’s guidance & direction
Grace
Rest
1,000 pieces. At first glance, it’s a big pile of little color splotch cardboard pieces. Somehow it is to become the beautiful garden scene on the box. That is, unless I choose to give up. During my sabbatical, I learned that puzzles are both a fr...
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April 13, 2026
LONGEVITY
Expectations
Burn out
Comparison
In Matthew 25, Jesus shares the parable of the talents. A man entrusts his servants with bags of gold – 5 for one, 2 for another, 1 for the last. We all know how the story goes, two of the servants get to work, doubling their master’s wealth, whil...
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April 10, 2026
LONGEVITY
Serving joyfully
How do we persevere? Stick with it for the long haul? Keep working despite detours?
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