June 01, 2026
CONTENTMENT
Contentment
Rest
As I read through my notes for some teachings I thought were almost ready, my heart started to beat a bit faster while I glanced through the last one. Wow, I thought to myself. I’m not sure that this is deep enough. I’m going to have to do this on...
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May 29, 2026
FAMILY
Balancing ministry, family, & life
As we prepared to move overseas, it didn't help that the first question everyone asked after hearing about our plan was, "Are you taking your children?" What did people think we were going to do? Leave them with grandparents? Board them in a kenne...
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May 28, 2026
FAMILY
Connecting with nationals
I sat in a church that was new to me, in a country that was new to me, listening to people speak and sing and pray in a language that was new to me. And it was warm. Very warm. Unfortunately, I had chosen to sit in the middle of the room, far from...
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May 27, 2026
FAMILY
Biblical conflict resolution
Team unity & dynamics
I was upset with my friend’s behavior and got offended, so I withdrew into my shell and sulked for a few days, ruining what should have been a pleasant weekend. While my friend could have acted differently, my reaction was disproportionate to what...
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