waste, what waste?

We plan, prepare and pray, often with the best of intentions. But sometimes, those plans are interrupted. A cancelled flight, a sudden illness, a change of circumstance – these moments of unexpected change can feel frustrating, even devastating. We might ask, “Why is this happening?” or “What good can possibly come from this?” But what […]

Those in other parts of the world need you, don’t give up just yet

Are you hurting today? Are you feeling the weight of things on your shoulders? More and more there seems to be this overarching feeling of loneliness, defeat, and burdens. Do you feel yourself there at times? Or maybe you know of people that may be there? Well, you’re not alone and there is help out […]

How are you doing at being joyfully flexible?

This being a recent share that we’ve now added to an orientation that we give to our visiting teams serving along with us at SCORE. The similar statement came from a recent visiting church with us, who’s shirts said, “joyfully flexible” and we loved it! Because it’s convicting, beautiful and true all at the same […]

how far?

How far would you drive for a dental and vision examination? When operating in a different culture, many of the norms we may have come to accept are subject to reevaluation. Maybe you’ve asked the same questions we would ask when considering where to take your kids for appointments. How far is the dental or […]

Then…God.

It’s a wonder sometimes how God continues to provide and deliver, allow and let be. BUT, at the same time, it’s not. As scripture says, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Jesus, to His disciples sleeping Matthew 26:41 The spirit within us […]

One Present Meant The World

Sometimes it’s hard to comprehend the amount of joy that comes from children receiving one present. But the children that we serve were ecstatic! With multiple different Christmas parties taking place, serving the people here in the Dominican Republic was met with so much excitement! But how can this be? The first party took place […]

4 Anchors to Help Hold You Steady

Christmas Day is approaching. For some, at times it brings joy and excitement. For others it may bring pain and anxiety. But for most people around the world, trying to survive the day by day, this past Sunday I chose to share a message that hopefully can help to provide some balance for every day […]

How do you see Jesus?

It’s my favorite time of the year, fall and Thanksgiving. Yes I love Christmas, remembering and celebrating the birth of our King but there’s something about the November season, the month that to me seems to bring about peace, with the importance of coming together with a lot of family (now on an island it’s […]

Relationships or Results: Which comes first?

Let me ask you a question, this is an all play. Is it easier to pursue relationships or results? I have my thoughts, which I’ll share later, so stick around to the end. This past Sunday I had the privilege to preach a message on the topic of the Bible. Our church set aside the […]

Do things seem cloudy to you right now?

As I thought back on what I had recently studied, I knew that I needed to pray. “For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named…” -Paul, Ephesians 3:14-15 Have you ever thought to yourself, “I can’t seem […]