Lately, a friend sent me an unexpected voice note saying how she just wanted me to remember that I was remembered by people back home. I think I, like many missionaries when they go through a ... Read More about Crucible of loneliness.
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Plumbline.
In a world where systems are broken, where cheating is rampant, it’s easy to feel bitter and discouraged. As we reflected on an incident where someone took advantage of us to lend ... Read More about Plumbline.
Fish.
Fish is such a precious commodity in a landlocked town like ours— and our roadside Mama simply offered them to us without payment. I insisted, but she said no, it was because we had become ... Read More about Fish.
God judges rightly.
I was told today to “give grace” to the perpetrator and I think that’s where we’ve gone wrong with our theology— to think a God whose grace is so big is a God who is not just. If you have ... Read More about God judges rightly.
Becoming a servant.
“If God connected with us as a servant, that becomes the way we connect with the people of this world. While it runs counter to our natural desire, we have no choice. We are never more like Jesus than ... Read More about Becoming a servant.
Would you take a little risk for God?
I’d said no. “Aww, but…” Cliff’s countenance sank. Months after surgery in my spine in my neck, riding on my road bike again, especially just weeks before our epic relocation from Singapore to ... Read More about Would you take a little risk for God?