Perhaps you have heard the joke about competing ‘tunnel visions’: “I thought I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, but it was a coming train!” The phrase aptly describes how many feel about the events of 2020. It may help us to remember that . . .
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Our U.S. COVID-19 Life
Often people wonder what keeps missionaries busy during their time stateside, especially in our age of COVID-19 scares. Hopefully, this summary will provide a peek into our lives and inform your prayers.
The Long Haul
Debbie enjoyed getting to be with her parents on their 60th wedding anniversary! She shares some some habits to consider that they have exhibited over the long haul.
Delight n Duty
Sometimes the good we need to accomplish is hindered because we fail to make the process a pleasant experience. When we make what is duty delightful, our commitment becomes easier to fulfill. We may even find others who want to join us. Learn to equip the willing to make the process of reconciling the world to Christ a more pleasant experience.
Constant Display
Constant display is the Christian way. COVID-19 provides an opportunity for the Church to put the love of Christ on constant display. Our acts of service and attitudes bring hope to many people who struggle with fear and illness.
Grace Touches
Some gifts shimmer with God’s glory. We regularly experience such grace touches. Debbie recently spent hours online and on the phone, to get a voucher for our return trip(s) to Africa. We annulled the second leg of our expected August travel with no fee since COVID-19 responses canceled a flight. For now, we leave our return date(s) open. We see two tripwires to schedule it. One, …
Blowing Winds
AWA LINK: Blowing Winds PDF Version: AWA Weekly 200718.PDF Winds of Kindness When you receive this update, we will have been on the road in east Tennessee and North Carolina for 11 days. Supportive winds of kindness have swirled around us throughout the journey. The best ministry partners in the
Travel Tips to Trust
It is interesting to observe how fears decrease with a fuller understanding of the COVID-19 disease. Frequently when we share with others, confidence grows that God develops a shared understanding to overcome the pandemic . . . . stressing out about things we cannot individually control only WEAKENS our human immune systems over time.
Wring or Ring Freedom?
Instead of wringinghands figuratively in despair as opposing opinions bicker to wrest power within our nation, let our voices ring with others in prayers united in repentance, trust, and obedience. May our hearts echo corporately the prayers of two American presidents spaced over 200 years apart as we meet.
