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 …
We spoke at four well-attended missionary meetings in preparation to return to Brazil next week. These first two were at my sister’s house in Abbotsford. Powered by WPeMatico
We had lunch with Fran Huebert! Fran is 90 years old and a delight to talk to. Her husband, Dave, was one of my mentors. On the Easter long weekend in 1987, Pastor Dave traveled 2,000 miles North from Chilliwack to the Yukon as the guest speaker. He brought the usher of his church along. …
Welcome to this week’s inspirational journey, where we explore the path to next-level Christianity, discover a surprise prophetic word from an unexpected taxi driver, and get a glimpse into the remarkable lives of Dan Thiessen’s family. Join us as we celebrate Lucy and Paul’s courageous step of faith and delight in a few of our …
I used to dislike conflict strongly. I preferred to avoid it at almost all costs or do what I could to make it disappear. To my surprise, I am now attracted to conflict and dysfunction because those are places where God wants to use us to dispel darkness. Peace at any price is not always …
This week, we received an unexpected prophetic word from an Uber driver in Edmonton. In Edmonton, we met Daniel, our Uber driver, who shared a story that felt like God was talking to us. When Daniel learned we were missionaries in Brazil, he passionately encouraged us, “Don’t stop being missionaries. It is SO important.” He then recounted …
Charles (Chuck) and Rachel Keim (Dan Thiessen’s son-in-law and daughter)My friend Chuck passed to the other side, and we attended his celebration service in Edmonton. 1989. Chuck, Henry, and I are on an epic road trip, checking out the Joshua trees with Henry’s propane-fueled Cadillac in the background. 1989. Rick and Chuck at an orange …
Lucy and Paul’s people showed up in force at the Anglican Church last Sunday for their baptism. While we dedicate our babies to God, and they get baptized when they are old enough to understand, the Anglicans baptize the babies of willing parents, and then the children, when they can understand, confirm that they want …