Life in Exile

Has life knocked the wind out of your faith? Are you struggling when evil seems to gain the upper hand in the life of those you love? Focus on Jesus.

Finding your way after loss can be difficult, especially when you shared so much in life and ministry. I'm thankful God spoke through His Word and others to guide me along the way.

Have you been on a binge lately? Feeling bad about it? There is hope.

Maintaining ancient languages of the church is important, but not at the expense of losing newer generations to the gospel message. A wedding revealed how some churches are incorporating multiple languages to ensure all hear and understand.

Gaining perspective is crucial in maintaining focus. What will it take for you to gain perspective today?

Are you running without progress? Looking back can cost you the race. Focus forward.

Living the Christian life can be hard. Asking a simple question can help guide us as we make daily choices: Does it give glory to God?

What does making disciples look like in real life? Does it look the same in every situation? As long as it centers on relationship, the Holy Spirit will guide you in the rest.

Check out these free downloadable PDF collections of my Friday Focus studies into God's Word. Great for personal study or to share with a friend.

There are seasons in life when you know you just need a break. I'm at one of those moments. Though I'll pause new posts for a while, you can catch up on some old ones.

As we conclude our Friday Focus on the word REMEMBER, we will go to Christ's words in Revelation to the church of Sardis.

What can teams or churches do to better remember and honor the wives and mothers serving in missions? Here are some suggestions.

Letters written by Paul, Peter, and Jude all help us remember their teachings about Christ and to be better prepared to stand strong against false teaching.

What dispels acts of darkness? Acts of light. What exposes evil for what it is? Lives lived by the light of Christ.

We demonstrate our faith when we take Jesus at his word. Thankfully, he also gives us grace and builds our faith when we remember and believe.

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Single missionary colleagues can often feel either neglected or used by their teammates. Here are some suggestions on how to welcome and love them well.

We turn to the books of Psalms and Proverbs for reminders of our need for God's Word. In his Word is life, the source of our well-being and contentment.

Would you be confident to put "marked safe" as your status not matter the circumstances of your life? In Christ, we can be confident that we are marked safe in this life and the next.

As we near the close of our Friday Focus on the importance of remembering, today we see through Moses and the Prophets how God's Word must be imprinted in our hearts and minds.

Looking back at my life, I can see how God used opportunities to learn and serve in missions as stepping stones to full-time overseas ministry.

What's the best thing to do when the Lord brings someone to mind? Pray for them.

Two handwritten letters remind me of the importance of connection. Full of news and advice, letters reveal what they're really full of--Love.

Anger can make us forget those we love the most. God refrained from anger when he remembered the patriarchs. The sacrificial act of an insignificant woman pushed Judas to forget his rabbi and give in to betrayal.

Breaking up may be hard to do, but so is saying goodbye to family when you're heading back to your field of service. Here's a little poem to help express the sentiment.