These past couple weeks have been challenging. Confusion, stress, anxiety, and fatigue would describe it nicely. The Lord is doing much in and around us, but the inward emotional battles do exist. Two passages from scripture have been especially encouraging. Deuteronomy 8:11-18, in a modified ESV paraphrase says, “Take care lest you forget the Lord [...]
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Joy in Adversity
Posted in Ministry, Still Learning on 11.14.08 | Leave a Comment »
Making Friends
Posted in Still Learning, Vision on 08.20.08 | 1 Comment »
Friendships are highly valued out here in Hawaii, but they don’t come easy. Locals have seen many Christian workers come and go over the years. Gaining their trust will take a lot of time, patience, and intentionality. I’m reminded of a verse that has gained much notoriety at the Univ. of Arizona ministry, one that [...]
