Looming Threats

How should we respond when surrounded by blinking red lights? As I write this, the news channels of the world are flooded with reports of Russian troops amassing on the…

Anything and Everything

At the end of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Philippi, he says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present…

Stories

God must understand how important good stories are to us—since much of the truth of the Bible comes to us in narrative form. Stories help us understand the nature of…

Waiting with Hope

Growing up in southern California, I found the weather usually did not match the Christmas season very well. 65-degree Fahrenheit temperatures and sunny skies did not exactly get me excited…

Plan A

Dear Friends, As I write this, Europe is heading into a fourth wave of coronavirus infections. Many countries are seeing an even higher caseload than last spring. Governments are struggling…

Invited to the Heart of Christ

Although fall is a beautiful season in Bulgaria, I often find myself weary. As the temperatures drop and the sky gets gloomier, my thoughts seem to scatter and rustle like…

Third Culture Kids in Europe

Do you know what a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is? Episode 10 of the “Josiah Venture Stories” podcast with…

ForMission

Dear Friends, A short bus ride brought the answer to a big prayer. About 10 years ago, I began praying for a God-sized solution to a particular challenge we were…

Membership Has Its Privileges

As a little girl, my siblings and I created all sorts of clubs. They were very exclusive. Mind you, all club meetings were held in the toolshed in our back…

Recharge

Dear Friends, What happens to energy and vision in the face of constant change? We all know that shepherding people in challenging times takes extra strength. Somewhere, that energy needs…

The History of Light

“Let there be light.” These four words rolled across the expanse that would burst into a universe of brilliant light and begin all space and time. It is impossible to…

Strong Families

Dear Friends, What keeps a missionary fruitful and faithful for the long haul? Obviously, a deep walk with God and personal integrity are at the top of the list. But…