One of my roles as a career global worker is to train short-term mission volunteers. The material includes discussing biblical “one another” principles—love one another, honor one another, respect one another, serve one another, etc. It’s easy to love, honor, respect, and serve others who think like we do. It’s usually not a… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: mission trips
Canceled Flights, Bedbugs, and Giving Thanks
But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God. ( NLT) I’ve just returned from a two-week mission trip that provided lots of opportunity to practice giving sacrificial thanks. The first came when our flight was… [ read more ]
We Will Lack No Good Thing
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the LORD will lack no good thing. ( NLT) Last week, my flight from Vancouver to Toronto was canceled moments before boarding began. What if I miss my connection from Toronto to Budapest?I thought. What if goofed-up flights cause my suitcases to… [ read more ]
Highlights From My Round-the-World Trip
I’ve traveled more miles than I can count in the past four weeks. My journey took me to Hong Kong, Nepal, Bangladesh, Turkey, Poland, Belgium, and Iceland. Granted, four of those stops were airport layovers, but hey, my feet touched the soil. That’s gotta count for something. I wish y’all could have traveled with… [ read more ]
Showing Love in “Shallow” Ways
I’m back home after spending two weeks in Romania. Amazing weeks, they were, with a team of five other women ages 16 thru 74. Partnering with three projects gave us opportunity to be involved in a variety of ministries. Everyone served enthusiastically and loved each other well. Each morning began with team devotions, and… [ read more ]
God’s Word Changes Lives!
Our Polish evangelistic camp ended last weekend and we bid tearful goodbyes to those who attended. It never ceases to amaze me that relationships can run so deep in such a short time period. On the last morning, one gal gave me a big hug and whispered in my ear, “Thank you for coming…. [ read more ]
Let the Banquet Begin!
In a couple of weeks I’ll board a Boeing 747 and fly to Eastern Europe again: Vancouver—Frankfurt—Berlin, followed by a five-hour ride to our final destination in Poland. My husband and I will lead a team of volunteers to host an evangelistic English-learning family camp. Each day consists of a conversational English class, a… [ read more ]
Relearning a Faith Lesson
Do you ever feel as though life is one l-o-n-g lesson in learning? If so, welcome to the club. Just when we think we’ve mastered the art of trusting God for finances, bam! A situation lands in our lap that reveals how much we still need to learn. Just when we feel like… [ read more ]
God Sees Me: Lessons Learned in Nepal
In my last blog I wrote about Hagar and her encounter with God at a time when she felt abandoned and afraid. As a result of that experience, she thereafter referred to Him as “the God who sees me” (). Years ago I, too, had an experience that carved on my heart the same life-changing… [ read more ]
For What Are You Grateful Today?
Do you ever experience days when your heart feels full to overflowing with gratitude to God? I hope so! Today is one of those days for me. Here’s a list of the things for which I’m grateful: For the privilege of attending our annual mission staff conference in Budapest last week. This allowed… [ read more ]
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