I can’t remember the last time we were welcomed home like this in Marabá. Normally, we just find our car waiting at the airport, quietly load up our bags, and ease back into our routines. But this time was different. Eliel and Aline met us at the airport. We were completely surprised by a welcome …
This week, let us celebrate the unwavering strength of staying true to our Christian values, no matter the resistance we face, draw inspiration from the global missions conference in Texas, where Church planting is still considered the best way to transform communities, be encouraged by the growth of churches in Brazil, and be amazed at …
King David’s story is incredible, rising from an unknown shepherd boy to a legendary king in the Old Testament. Look what David discovered when he found the Garden of Eden in His circumstances. Despite being betrayed by his friends, David didn’t quit or try for shortcuts to God’s plan for his life. Even when Saul, who he …
The Vineyard Missions conference was vibrant, with informative sessions, gifted speakers, ministry times, and meals. The meals and breaks were especially important. Everyone has stories, and God is on the move in our homes and around the world. Deanna and I had a 10-minute slot to discuss the Vineyard in Brazil. I shared a few statistics while …
Have you ever wondered why God places challenging individuals in our lives? This week, as we embarked on our journey from Canada to Brazil, leaving behind family and precious grandchildren, I was reminded of the profound ways God shapes us through adversity. Powered by WPeMatico
Psalms 31 and 33 are among David’s reflections on how God is looking for servant leaders. David’s training underwent a wilderness season of responding to difficult people. He passed tests by refusing an easy power-over takeover, continuing to be the right person by serving as well as possible, and choosing to trust God. Reflections from …
Imagine this: What if those challenging individuals in your life were not obstacles but instruments of growth? In “Difficult People Reimagined,” we explore how God places these characters in our path not to hinder us but to mold us into reliable servant leaders. Just as Joseph needed his brothers, David needed Saul, and Jesus needed …
The one-minute explainer video is based on a survey trip I took through ranch country near Marabá, Brazil. Join us as we embark on a journey of understanding, compassion, and bridge-building. Be encouraged and motivated to support and guide others toward the path of restored relationships. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or colleague, we …
Strive to Be a Servant Leader Pray daily to be a servant leader, focused on helping others achieve their best. This may involve serving them directly or humbly initiating difficult conversations to address underlying issues. Recognize the Need for Willingness It’s important to understand that others must desire help more than I want to offer …
I was the only openly confessing Christian when I worked at Mule Creek Camp in the Yukon—that remote stretch of road connected Haines, Alaska, with the Alaska Highway. Americans could drive onto a ferry in Seattle and relax for four days, bypassing most of Canada for a subsidized rate. Then, they passed over our highway …